If you are not familiar with this incident, Ray recently held a retreat including a 36 hour fast and a sweat lodge ceremony that ultimately lead to the death of two and 19 others injured.
To read more about the James A. Ray sweat lodge tragedy, click here...
More to the point is what can we learn from this experience?
Recorded audio session - The James Ray Incident: A Discussion about Authority with Shawna Bowen and guests, click here...
Pay attention, pay attention, pay attention...
As a student, a teacher, a follower, a guide and even a mentor is important to remember that it is essential, even critical, as an individual that we always put self-care first. There is no one living who has all the answers or an answer that is right for everyone.
When we begin to see someone in that light and give them the power to make choices for us it is a warning sign. A warning that there is something amiss. It's a time to step back and to collect your self and your thoughts.
Your life is your responsibility...
When we allow others to choose for us we suspend our responsibility to ourselves. No one and I do mean no one can be more vested in your life than you. It is your life to live and to experience, it was given to YOU and no one else.
Only YOU can experience your life!
T Harv Eker says it well when he says...
"I speaking from my experience, you can only speak from your experience."
"Try what I say if it works keep do if, if it doesn't then stop!"
We all can benefit from keeping a critical mind as we explore our curiosity and begin to reach beyond our comfort zones.
- Be willing to question what is being asked of you
- Be willing to seek other possibilities
- Be willing to trust yourself and your body
It takes great courage...
To stand for yourself, to live the life you choose does require courage as you will no doubt be challenged and questioned by others. Just remember the person you are standing for is YOU!
- Be your greatest fan
- Be your greatest advocate
- Be your best friend
Your life is yours to live, remember that, treasure it and accept the responsibility that comes with living your life.
What about teachers, guides, trainers and mentors?
Pay attention, you have a responsibility to those who say yes to you. You have a responsibility to empower your students and or mentees to be courageous and to speak for themselves. You have a responsibility give voice to their questions and concerns even if they remain silent.
Seth Godin says it well "It's easy to under estimate how difficult it is for someone to become curious"...
Listen Seth Godin as he shares his thoughts on curiosity, click here...
My point that it is not always easy for the follower, the student or the mentee to question the one they look up to. As teachers it is important to remember this and to keep at the forefront of all teachings and learning opportunities.
Teachers, guides, trainers and mentors are not there to live our lives...
Learn from others, be curious, experiment, give your best effort and live your life. Make your own choices and celebrate those who choose to do the same.
To your success,
James Possible (Mr. Possible)
Remember, possibility is not an accident, it's a choice!
james at coachesbuzz.com
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