4 Questions from Stephen R. Covey

Everyone has access to the exact same wisdom within themselves. What differs is the pace and path taken to open our eyes, wake up, expand perception, shift to do and be what matters most.

It is said that everyone is lost until they grow aware and tap into that special something that naturally allows joy to flow within. Focusing here on this thing consistently, aligning thoughts, words and actions with this is the key to existence.  Yet, how can one really know what this is?

Take a moment to reflect on who inspires, guides you to grow more intimate with yourself.

Perhaps Stephen R. Covey is one inspirational mentor who jumps into mind. Renowned leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, and co-founder of FranklinCovey Co., he is author of several international bestsellers.  He was a master teacher because he was first a master student. 

Dialogue, interactions and relationships created his school of life without walls.  He admitted he never presented new concepts but succinctly put information together and synthesized it for people. His books include The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Powerful Lessons in Personal Change) & The 8th Habit (From Effectiveness to Greatness) and First Things First.

In a book called A Time Conscious Life,  a compilation of his insights, four questions stand out:

*What questions can you ask yourself to keep learning (&/or unlearning or letting go)?
*What knowledge can you gain by asking the right questions?
*What life changes can you make by embracing the knowledge you discover?
*What discipline is needed to make those changes part of your true character?

Allow yourself to surrender, feel the way into the next chapter of your life.  When you stop fighting yourself,  and listen to the heart, you soon realize so much more than what you think exists and beckons you to branch out.  Go ahead-expand into more of your gifts and true genius.

Comments

[Bern]

Joy is being on the front-lines of original intent, taking in and getting excited at spirit that has not had to wait at anyone's door to get an answer from heavy knocks. Instead, the truth is always ringing instead of dogs always barking to get one's attention for availability.

Questions lead to answers in exotic lands using lagtime, however, knowing puts one directly upon the bow of one's ship to cut through any tension without having to go anywhere.

The right questions reveals knowledge that puts an end to a quest. Higher Knowledge offers a ladder to completion which is a true graduation.

Knowledge when taken to heart instead of being memorized and held captive creates an automatic change that is not choreographed or scripted.

Undivided attention is a mastery. Distraction leaves room to be disciplined.

Genius isn't found in what is said. Genius is known when it is released from containment. It is a basking of radiance and of the letting go of thought. Gaining Knowledge may build character, but embracing knowledge to let go of active traits and personality constructs is pure genius. The spirit that is arriving or that which has been trapped in the body can now be sent home through the heart knowing that their mission is complete.

[Liara Covert]

Hi Bern, indeed. Pure genius is ever-present in everyone who has eyes to truly see...