NFC Championship Renewing "Sportsmanlike behaviors"

My immediate reaction was rage as I watched the unsportsman like reaction of the Seahawk player during a television interview following Seattle’s win of the NFC Championship Game 2014. I wanted to write my blog saying how terrible it was and ashamed he should be and then I stopped and realized my unsportsmanlike reaction. No, I did not want to react in a similar angered fashion, I wanted to see through and have compassion for the player and teams. I wanted to bring forth an attitude that sees beyond into the heart. This morning, I practiced compassion for Richard Sherman. My message for today is to see within ourselves our own anger, not to judge but to love and for now to inspire sportsmanship, compassion and gratitude. Joe, my beloved husband commented this morning that in golf, the professionals present themselves in ways that are classy, model behavior we want for ourselves and children and cheer as the winners go by, if only we can do this in every sport and bring back the definition of what it is to be a sportsman, oh yes like Peyton Manning :)

Happy New Year

I’ve got spirit yes I do, I have spirit how ‘bout you?

This cheer we did in high school generating energy for our respective sports team resonates with me today. Today, as I ponder my personal brand and a way to remarket myself for 2014; coaching, living and giving more of my gifts to the world, having a joyful spirit leaps to mind as to who I am. Jiminy Cricket, a fictional character created by Carlo Collodi, for his children’s book The Adventures of Pinocchio comes to my mind as another way to think about motivation and realization of your full potential.  Certain aspects of life and work can be mundane, boring, challenging and to stay in the game, focusing on what is important and moving forward requires inspiration. Where this inspiration comes from for me is leveraging my personal belief system and that pure energy is derived from using my natural gifts. Naming our gifts is one of the first steps in using them and finding the energy that results from using them fully. For example, I have an interest in humanity, your struggles, your joys, your fears and your dreams, I listen closely so to hear your heart speak and hear what may be keeping you from your best SELF.  Can you name your gift?  I know you have spirit, yes you do!