The Grace and Power of Collaboration

Collaboration between women used to be virtually non-existent; we were too busy trying to one-up each other. We were gossiping, while trying to be independent and self-sufficient. Today, we see more and more women pooling together their thoughts, actions, and ideas. They’re collaborating, working together with tolerance, respect, and grace, so no one needs to be alone. It’s an empowering place to be, very powerful indeed.

The paragraph above relays an idyllic state we enjoy during our work life when we choose to collaborate with women. The empowerment we experience when we collaborate is like a thirst we cannot quench; we always want it in our lives. It’s very rich.

Unfortunately, although collaboration is occurring more and more, there are some women who choose to remain in, or return to, a resentful and hostile space. It behooves us to understand the signs we may be slipping into the toxicity of resentment. First, look for the three signs that alert us to a potential resentment. They are:

Taking the offense too personally

• Blaming the offender for our feelings

• Telling our tale of woe over and over again to everyone

When we get to this place, it’s very difficult for our psyche, as we’ve grown to trust that the grace would always be there. Our resentful attitude can be resolved by looking at our feelings and determining what’s behind the resentment. Typically, it is covering up hurt, disappointment, shame, worthlessness, loss or the threat of loss, guilt, and/or grief. When we heal those underlying feelings, resentment resolves. What we experience is exquisite peace, freedom from resentment, and empowerment!

As we go through the process of exploring our feelings, we look with curiosity so we can avoid being dragged down emotionally. Then we consider the three signs we may have a resentment. First, when we take an offense too personally, realize that 95% of the time people are thinking about themselves, not about us. We can prevent taking things too personally by focusing on our own behaviors and actions instead of the other person’s.

Secondly, when we blame another for our feelings, behaviors, or actions, we fail to assess any unreasonable expectations or unenforceable rules we may have placed on the other person. An expectation is a resentment waiting to happen. The third thing we do when we are resentful is tell our tale of woe over and over to everyone. This keeps us in the victim mentality. The cure for this is to ask and answer three questions:

• What is the lesson we learned from the situation?

• What positive things happened as a result of the experience?

• What can we be grateful for?

When we work with these questions, we become empowered and empowering! Once again, we can collaborate and have fun together. To help with the journey to empowerment and collaboration, I guide others to resolve their resentment. My coaching services, as well as my gold, silver, and bronze medal-winningbooks are located at www. carolyncjjones.com.

It’s Time to Rediscovery the Essence of You

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Tips to Realign to Your Divine Feminine

Pamela R. Garrison

Ihave spoken to so many women who are stuck on autopilot, simply going through the motions of daily life. The demands are escalating in our personal lives and business. We are continually in acts of service to all those around us while putting our desires on the backburner and secretly thinking, when will someone notice I need a break. Well, now is the time to rediscover the essence of you and reclaim the activities that bring you peace, pleasure, clarity, and genuine feelings of wellness. Wholeness happens when we decide to make ourselves a top priority to fulfill our own needs and desires. Below you will find 3 tips to realign to your divine feminine for optimum success.

Tip # 1 -- Prayer and Meditation

Schedule a time in your week to be still and commit to prayer and meditation. This practice works regardless of your spiritual beliefs. The objective is to quiet the mind and reconnect with your inner self while in the stillness of the moment. Often, every answer that we have been seeking is revealed with the consistency of prayer and meditation.

Tip #2 -- Step Up Your SelfCare

Schedule a time to pamper yourself with a massage or simply have a spa day. Sit by the pool with a refreshing drink and relax.

Tip #3 – Reconnect with a Hobby

Find something that brings you peace and joy. Maybe take up painting or put that puzzle together. I recently started crocheting again after 10 years and by doing so I have a better peace of mind.

Bio:

Pamela R. Garrison is the CEO of BuBBles For Life Academy and Facilitator of In The Sexy Zone. She is an International Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Coach. For more information: www.pamelargarrison.com