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Sunday, 17 November 2013
Sunday, 29 September 2013
Beautiful Rain
"There is no such thing as bad weather. Only the wrong clothes." - Billy Connolly.
Every season has beauty within it. All we have to do is open our eyes.
Autumn brings us technicolor browns, yellows and greens. The smell of wet vegetation and a freshness in the air.
Winter is crisp, pure and raw. Fresh snow and neon lights. The excitement of Christmas, burning fires and mulled wine.
Spring is the dawn of something new. Optimistic and bright in so many ways.
Summer is like a warm blanket, with vitamin D aplenty. The sizzle of a BBQ, the coolness of melting ice cubes.
And then it happens all over again, without fail. Each year we can find something new in every season.
What can you discover about the season today?
Friday, 9 August 2013
How you can change the world today
I was sat on the train on my way home from work last night, when a young couple opposite me caught my eye. They were having an argument, but at the same time trying not to draw attention to themselves. From what I could make out, the guy was saying some pretty horrible things to his girlfriend.
After around 5 minutes of this, he gave up berating her and closed his eyes to take a nap. She then spent the next few minutes looking into space, tears welling up in her eyes, thinking and reflecting. She then put on some headphones and placed her head in her hands. She kept this pose for the remainder of my journey.
During this time, my heart and head were racing. What should I do!? I felt I had to do something. Somebody was alone, in distress, looking like they needed support.
It's a brave thing to speak out, but I hurriedly scanned through the possible options open to me. Should I confront her boyfriend? Should I console her? Should I mention it to the person sat next to me to garner some opinion? Did they even see it? Or simply, should I do nothing? That's was the easiest option and the one everybody else seemed to choose.
As I approached my train stop, I made my move. I lightly touched the woman's arm to catch her attention. When she lifted her head and opened her reddened eyes, I looked into them and simply said, as lovingly as possible, "Are you OK?"
She smiled, and in a soft thankful voice, said "Yes, thank you".
You see, sometimes that's all somebody needs. To be acknowledged. To be heard. To know, that a random stranger feels their pain. A random act of kindness, however small, makes a big difference.
Today she may reflect on what happened. She may replay the scene and realize what I saw. She may just step outside of herself and notice what's showing up in her relationship. She may just make a change.
When you are out and about today and see an opportunity for a random act of kindness, however small, take it! If we all do it, every day, then the world begins to change.
Please share this with others and let's change the world, one random act of kindness at a time. Thank you.
By Matt Turner
www.seedslifecoaching.com
Life Coach for Creative, Professional Women at Seeds Coaching
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Tuesday, 21 August 2012
This statement is false
Our lives are simply how we view them, or are they? This is an interesting question that most of us struggle with at some point in our lives. Perspective and paradox are two concepts that, with some insight, can help us get clarity on certain issues and situations in our daily lives.
Perspective has many definitions (ironically!). The one most pertinent to how we see our world is possibly this; the state of one's ideas, the facts known to one, etc., in having a meaningful interrelationship.
Any given situation can have many perspectives. If you dislike your current job because of your boss, what perspectives can that give you? The easy answer is simply "It's time to move on to a new job with a new boss". However, another perspective might be that your current boss has values that are not in line with yours, which is the real reason you dislike your job. It may even be the case that you begin to notice most people you work with have different values to you. Perhaps its not a new job, but a new career you are looking for! Sometimes looking deeper into ourselves gives us new insights of situations and can engineer a new direction to a more peaceful, content life.
Paradox is more complex. Life is full of contradictions and this can be confusing. Sometimes we see something that can defy logic and begin questioning ourselves and our world around us. We encounter paradox almost daily through our conversations with others. Children can be particularly receptive to paradox because of their inquisitive minds. They believe something to be true only to be told by an adult that something is not. Peoples opinions hold sway with us throughout life. How often have you asked somebody for 'advice' only to be told something you didn't want to hear because it conflicts with a truth you held?
A good coach shouldn't advise you or provide solutions. You have all the answers and by being curious about what is true and what is not, you'll eventually find them. A good coach will skillfully ask you questions that challenge some of your ideas, or at the very least, get you to explore them. In fact, the exploration of our own lives never ends. If we can embrace that concept and believe that solutions are not always necessary, then the game of life is that little bit easier.
Why not call us today and see how we can help you explore the paradoxes and perspectives in your own life? This game of life can be fun sometimes!
Call Seeds Coaching today to take advantage of a FREE life coaching session, either in-person or over the phone.
Click HERE for our website and contact details.
Matt Turner is a trained Co-Active Coach living and working in Vancouver, BC.
Seeds Coaching
Visit our website by clicking HERE
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Perspective has many definitions (ironically!). The one most pertinent to how we see our world is possibly this; the state of one's ideas, the facts known to one, etc., in having a meaningful interrelationship.
Any given situation can have many perspectives. If you dislike your current job because of your boss, what perspectives can that give you? The easy answer is simply "It's time to move on to a new job with a new boss". However, another perspective might be that your current boss has values that are not in line with yours, which is the real reason you dislike your job. It may even be the case that you begin to notice most people you work with have different values to you. Perhaps its not a new job, but a new career you are looking for! Sometimes looking deeper into ourselves gives us new insights of situations and can engineer a new direction to a more peaceful, content life.
Paradox is more complex. Life is full of contradictions and this can be confusing. Sometimes we see something that can defy logic and begin questioning ourselves and our world around us. We encounter paradox almost daily through our conversations with others. Children can be particularly receptive to paradox because of their inquisitive minds. They believe something to be true only to be told by an adult that something is not. Peoples opinions hold sway with us throughout life. How often have you asked somebody for 'advice' only to be told something you didn't want to hear because it conflicts with a truth you held?
A good coach shouldn't advise you or provide solutions. You have all the answers and by being curious about what is true and what is not, you'll eventually find them. A good coach will skillfully ask you questions that challenge some of your ideas, or at the very least, get you to explore them. In fact, the exploration of our own lives never ends. If we can embrace that concept and believe that solutions are not always necessary, then the game of life is that little bit easier.
Why not call us today and see how we can help you explore the paradoxes and perspectives in your own life? This game of life can be fun sometimes!
Call Seeds Coaching today to take advantage of a FREE life coaching session, either in-person or over the phone.
Click HERE for our website and contact details.
Matt Turner is a trained Co-Active Coach living and working in Vancouver, BC.
Seeds Coaching
Visit our website by clicking HERE
Follow us on Twitter by clicking HERE
Stalk us on Facebook by clicking HERE
Sunday, 22 July 2012
How to be a Wantrepreneur!
1) First, remember there is no such thing as an overnight success. Anybody who's anybody have achieved great things through many steps, some backwards, some forwards. Most successful people make more forward steps than backward ones. The most successful people are the one's who learn from the knocks they take. Tenacity, determination, desire, passion and doggedness are key. Oh, and if you have some charm, that helps!
2) Its not all about actions. Before you do anything, think about this; Who are you? What do you want to be? What life would you like? What values do you hold dear? What's your legacy? These are deep, soul searching questions that will test your resolve. You only get one shot at life, better make it count! Before you decide what you are going to do, decide who you want to be. That way the actions, when you get around to them, don't seem so daunting. Hey, you might discover passion you never thought you had!
3) You have 100% control 100% of the time. People make excuses. Its human nature. Remember this; be the change you want to be. You'll be amazed that by taking control of your thinking, your actions and your responses to situations other people will start to dance to your tune. This is not to be confused with manipulation, this is pure inspiration! Call it a religion, but without a god.
4) Why do I want to be a Wantrepreneur? The answer is - you don't. However, a Wantrepreneur is someone who wants to be an Entrepreneur but has not yet started their journey or simply does not yet know how. Being a Wantrepreneur is the first step to building the life you want. And hey, this is not just about business. Its about YOU! We can all entrepreneurial in our lives, relationships, careers, families and friends. Its about being and doing in all aspects of your life.
4) Read, read, read and read some more. Reading is good for you. Its food for your brain and fire for your belly so take time to do it. Make it a habit to look for articles, books and journals that inspire you. Read about people who inspire you. What do they have in common? You might be surprised they were just like you one day.
5) Hire a coach. Not just any coach, but a coach who can help you with your specific niche. Coaches, or life coaches as they are commonly called, work with everyday people who have subscribed to human patterns of behavior that aren't serving their needs and values. I work with people who are budding Wantrepreneurs. They want change, they might not know what that change is yet, but they want it! We'll find it together and then we'll go get it. Its big, its bold and it can mean anything from wanting to change jobs, career, starting your own business or discovering who you want to be. Exciting stuff, eh!? You can contact me at www.seedslifecoaching.com
2) Its not all about actions. Before you do anything, think about this; Who are you? What do you want to be? What life would you like? What values do you hold dear? What's your legacy? These are deep, soul searching questions that will test your resolve. You only get one shot at life, better make it count! Before you decide what you are going to do, decide who you want to be. That way the actions, when you get around to them, don't seem so daunting. Hey, you might discover passion you never thought you had!
3) You have 100% control 100% of the time. People make excuses. Its human nature. Remember this; be the change you want to be. You'll be amazed that by taking control of your thinking, your actions and your responses to situations other people will start to dance to your tune. This is not to be confused with manipulation, this is pure inspiration! Call it a religion, but without a god.
4) Why do I want to be a Wantrepreneur? The answer is - you don't. However, a Wantrepreneur is someone who wants to be an Entrepreneur but has not yet started their journey or simply does not yet know how. Being a Wantrepreneur is the first step to building the life you want. And hey, this is not just about business. Its about YOU! We can all entrepreneurial in our lives, relationships, careers, families and friends. Its about being and doing in all aspects of your life.
4) Read, read, read and read some more. Reading is good for you. Its food for your brain and fire for your belly so take time to do it. Make it a habit to look for articles, books and journals that inspire you. Read about people who inspire you. What do they have in common? You might be surprised they were just like you one day.
5) Hire a coach. Not just any coach, but a coach who can help you with your specific niche. Coaches, or life coaches as they are commonly called, work with everyday people who have subscribed to human patterns of behavior that aren't serving their needs and values. I work with people who are budding Wantrepreneurs. They want change, they might not know what that change is yet, but they want it! We'll find it together and then we'll go get it. Its big, its bold and it can mean anything from wanting to change jobs, career, starting your own business or discovering who you want to be. Exciting stuff, eh!? You can contact me at www.seedslifecoaching.com
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Seeds Stories #2
As we said, we love a good story at Seeds Coaching, and this is probably more apt than most in this fast-paced world we are living in.
One day a hare was bragging about how fast he could run. He bragged and bragged and even laughed at the tortoise, who was so slow. The tortoise stretched out his long neck and challenged the hare to a race, which, of course, made the hare laugh.
"My, my, what a joke!" thought the hare.
"A race, indeed, a race. Oh! what fun! My, my! a race, of course, Mr. Tortoise, we shall race!" said the hare.
The forest animals met and mapped out the course. The race begun, and the hare, being such a swift runner, soon left the tortoise far behind. About halfway through the course, it occurred to the hare that he had plenty of time to beat the slow trodden tortoise.
"Oh, my!" thought the hare, "I have plenty of time to play in the meadow here."
And so he did.
After the hare finished playing, he decided that he had time to take a little nap.
"I have plenty of time to beat that tortoise," he thought. And he cuddle up against a tree and dozed.
The tortoise, in the meantime, continued to plod on, albeit, it ever so slowly. He never stopped, but took one good step after another.
The hare finally woke from his nap. "Time to get going," he thought. And off he went faster than he had ever run before! He dashed as quickly as anyone ever could up to the finish line, where he met the tortoise, who was patiently awaiting his arrival.
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One day a hare was bragging about how fast he could run. He bragged and bragged and even laughed at the tortoise, who was so slow. The tortoise stretched out his long neck and challenged the hare to a race, which, of course, made the hare laugh.
"My, my, what a joke!" thought the hare.
"A race, indeed, a race. Oh! what fun! My, my! a race, of course, Mr. Tortoise, we shall race!" said the hare.
The forest animals met and mapped out the course. The race begun, and the hare, being such a swift runner, soon left the tortoise far behind. About halfway through the course, it occurred to the hare that he had plenty of time to beat the slow trodden tortoise.
"Oh, my!" thought the hare, "I have plenty of time to play in the meadow here."
And so he did.
After the hare finished playing, he decided that he had time to take a little nap.
"I have plenty of time to beat that tortoise," he thought. And he cuddle up against a tree and dozed.
The tortoise, in the meantime, continued to plod on, albeit, it ever so slowly. He never stopped, but took one good step after another.
The hare finally woke from his nap. "Time to get going," he thought. And off he went faster than he had ever run before! He dashed as quickly as anyone ever could up to the finish line, where he met the tortoise, who was patiently awaiting his arrival.
Please visit us at www.seedslifecoaching.com
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Sunday, 8 April 2012
Seeds Stories #1
At Seeds Coaching we love a good story! Here is one of our favorites.
Two monks, going to a neighbouring monastery, walked side by side in silence. They arrived at a river they had to cross. That season, waters were higher than usual. On the bank, a young woman was hesitating and asked the younger of the two monks for help. He exclaimed, 'Don't you see that I am a monk, that I took a vow of chastity?'
'I require nothing from you that could impede your vow, but simply to help me to cross the river,' replied the young woman with a little smile.
'I...not...I can...do nothing for you,' said the embarrassed young monk.
'It doesn't matter,' said the elderly monk. 'Climb on my back and we will cross together.'
Having reached the other bank, the old monk put down the young woman who, in return, thanked him with a broad smile. She left her side and both monks continued their route in silence. Close to the monastery, the young monk could not stand it anymore and said, 'You shouldn't have carried that person on your back. It's against our rules.'
'This young woman needed help and I put her down on the other bank. You didn't carry her at all, but she is still on your back,' replied the older monk.
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Two monks, going to a neighbouring monastery, walked side by side in silence. They arrived at a river they had to cross. That season, waters were higher than usual. On the bank, a young woman was hesitating and asked the younger of the two monks for help. He exclaimed, 'Don't you see that I am a monk, that I took a vow of chastity?'
'I require nothing from you that could impede your vow, but simply to help me to cross the river,' replied the young woman with a little smile.
'I...not...I can...do nothing for you,' said the embarrassed young monk.
'It doesn't matter,' said the elderly monk. 'Climb on my back and we will cross together.'
Having reached the other bank, the old monk put down the young woman who, in return, thanked him with a broad smile. She left her side and both monks continued their route in silence. Close to the monastery, the young monk could not stand it anymore and said, 'You shouldn't have carried that person on your back. It's against our rules.'
'This young woman needed help and I put her down on the other bank. You didn't carry her at all, but she is still on your back,' replied the older monk.
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Thursday, 5 April 2012
5 things coaching can do for you
At Seeds Coaching we are often asked the question "What can coaching do for me?". So we spent some time putting together 5 things coaching can provide for a client.
1) You begin to live authentically
Are you being true to yourself in every area of your life? Often we run on auto-pilot day to day without really thinking about who we are and what we need. Coaching can help you stop, look and listen - to yourself! Most people are amazed and surprised at what they discover. The road to authenticity can be a long one for some, but when you get there, the rewards are plentiful! Imagine waking each day knowing who you are really are and what you need. Imagine being able to deal with life's situations better. Imagaine every day being simply an appreciation of what you've always had but perhaps never realized. Imagaine the liberation pure honesty with yourself and others can bring you. Coaching helps this process.
2) Opens up endless possibilites
Coaching is a postive, non-judemental process. Through support of a good coach, you have someone in your corner who'll always be there for you, but dosen't offer you advice you don't want to hear. A coach is not a friend but a professional who's trained to listen to you in a way others rarely do. A good coaching relationship allows you to explore possibilities that before seemed outlandish. Its a fantastic experience to design your own relationship with your coach and be given the freedom to express yourself in any way you see fit. What other area of your life can you currently do that!? Coaching brings this freedom of expression into all areas of your life.
3) Provides a safe space for you to grow
Your coach provides a private, confidential and open space for you to be yourself, try new things, and, if you like, go wild! In session with your coach
you should feel able to laugh, cry, shout, scream, pray, be silent, be happy and be sad. In short, be who you want to be! This alone can be an incredible experience for a client and really provides a platform for take off!
4) Provide you with approaches and perspectives you've never considered before
In coaching we encourage clients to consider views that they've never thought of before. Sometimes these perspectives are fun, playful, outragous, painful, unfortable, rich and thought provoking. The main point is that all perspectives are considered and none are ruled out. By doing this, clients begin to tackle possibilities they may have once thought as totally out of their realm! As a result, their lives start to change for good. Powerful stuff, eh!?
5) It starts to give your life value
This is your life we are talking about, so why not invest in it!? You simply can't put a price on the changes coaching can bring to the committed client who embraces this process. And you'd be surprised how little coaching packages start from. Once you start the journey toward living by your core beliefs, values and life purpose in everything you do, the quality of life you experience will increase significantly. Coaching truly is powerful in that way. Try it for yourself!
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1) You begin to live authentically
Are you being true to yourself in every area of your life? Often we run on auto-pilot day to day without really thinking about who we are and what we need. Coaching can help you stop, look and listen - to yourself! Most people are amazed and surprised at what they discover. The road to authenticity can be a long one for some, but when you get there, the rewards are plentiful! Imagine waking each day knowing who you are really are and what you need. Imagine being able to deal with life's situations better. Imagaine every day being simply an appreciation of what you've always had but perhaps never realized. Imagaine the liberation pure honesty with yourself and others can bring you. Coaching helps this process.
2) Opens up endless possibilites
Coaching is a postive, non-judemental process. Through support of a good coach, you have someone in your corner who'll always be there for you, but dosen't offer you advice you don't want to hear. A coach is not a friend but a professional who's trained to listen to you in a way others rarely do. A good coaching relationship allows you to explore possibilities that before seemed outlandish. Its a fantastic experience to design your own relationship with your coach and be given the freedom to express yourself in any way you see fit. What other area of your life can you currently do that!? Coaching brings this freedom of expression into all areas of your life.
3) Provides a safe space for you to grow
Your coach provides a private, confidential and open space for you to be yourself, try new things, and, if you like, go wild! In session with your coach
you should feel able to laugh, cry, shout, scream, pray, be silent, be happy and be sad. In short, be who you want to be! This alone can be an incredible experience for a client and really provides a platform for take off!
4) Provide you with approaches and perspectives you've never considered before
In coaching we encourage clients to consider views that they've never thought of before. Sometimes these perspectives are fun, playful, outragous, painful, unfortable, rich and thought provoking. The main point is that all perspectives are considered and none are ruled out. By doing this, clients begin to tackle possibilities they may have once thought as totally out of their realm! As a result, their lives start to change for good. Powerful stuff, eh!?
5) It starts to give your life value
This is your life we are talking about, so why not invest in it!? You simply can't put a price on the changes coaching can bring to the committed client who embraces this process. And you'd be surprised how little coaching packages start from. Once you start the journey toward living by your core beliefs, values and life purpose in everything you do, the quality of life you experience will increase significantly. Coaching truly is powerful in that way. Try it for yourself!
Visit www.seedslifecoaching.com
Follow us on Twitter @seedscoaching
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Quotes of the Day #1
"Try not to become a man of success but a man of value."
- Albert Einstein
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