Every two weeks I share lessons and tools from my work as a coach, host of mastermind groups and podcast conversations. Today I present to you three valuable lessons from my conversation with Helene Spork: Executive Coach, Geomantic Consultant and Storyteller.
Trust as a principle
Helene mentioned her most important principle is that she trusts people.
When she felt betrayed by a business partner, the advice she got was to put her guard up more and not be so naive.
While well-intended, it strengthened to complete opposite.
She also realised it’s easier to trust others if you have the reserves (in your heart, and on the bank) to take the hit if it goes wrong.
Which is something we’ve made necessary in our individualistic society. It’s not a given that we take care of each other.
This reminds me of the concept of freedom of that some native American tribes had. Free to be able to go anywhere, because they could trust that they’d be taken in.
They regarded us as unfree. Since we didn’t have that trust, we had listen to people telling us what to do.
Their sense of freedom was less about doing whatever you want, but came with a large sense of responsibility.
Plans need to come from the heart, and made smart by the head
A plan needs to be made with the right goal in mind.
The head can make up many goals. But they’re often empty. Constructs or numbers we can chase ofter.
Even with the smartest tactics, those don’t lead anywhere.
The meaning of any goal needs to come from the heart.
Now, it’s important to sense the tone or feeling underneath. It has to come from a place of abundance rather than scarcity.
A good plan is sourced from a heart in abundance, and is made smart by the head.
Solastalgia
"The homesickness you have when you are still at home" and your home environment is changing in ways you find distressing. (wiki)
Such a great word, for a feeling I definitely can relate to.
