Often when we think about a legacy, it's something that is left behind after a person has passed. The idea of the living and loving legacy has the power to spur you on to live a mindful and proactive life.
Inherently, individuals have a desire to leave something special behind to mark the value and purpose of their life. Not just a bequest to a cause, but rather a combination of a life of dedication and focus that results in a ripple effect that positively impacts society, whether in the community, globally or in the family. This gives purpose, passion and meaning to your life.
A definition of a legacy is someone’s lasting contribution to the world, to society or their family. It may include money, but in many cases, it's more of a by-product of an individual's life. Your legacy is a result of what you have focused on in your life, and is the expression (in terms of action) of your primary message. For example, Gandhi said, 'Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind'. He could have just said it, but done nothing. The legacy he left was a direct result of his acting on this message in a real, tangible way.
Why is it important?A well affirmed legacy can be empowering. It is something SO big, it pulls you forward. It provides an opportunity to make a lasting impact on many levels. It is a result of a purposeful life, focused on taking action around your values, passion, mission, and vision. It provides a sense of deep meaning and can be a catalyst for positive, long term change that continues beyond your lifetime. What happens when you commit to a way of Being is that:
*Your actions have greater meaning to you.
*You are empowered and inspired to live life with purpose and passion.
*There is less struggle and more enjoyment in your life.
*You can make a lasting impact in the world on a micro and/or macro level with ease.
*You move beyond the need to perform and do what is comfortable and do your great work.
Here are some examples of living and loving legacies: “I want to be remembered for being kind.” “I want to live life with gusto and pizzazz.” “I want my children to know that they are and will always be loved for them selves even when I need to say no.” “I want to know that I helped hundreds live a better healthier life.” “I want to create the possibility that everyone in the world will have sustainable housing."
Where do you start?
Take some time to Listen to your Heart as you mull over the inquiry "What is the legacy I want to create?" “I”being the operative word. “How do I want to BE in this world?”
From the foundation of your core values, passions, gifts, talents you are then able to ask the Big Questions:
What is my vision? What would I like to be remembered for?
What dream do I have that I could surrender to that would be the type of legacy I would be living and /or leaving? At this point, another important and critical question to ask is, "Does the thought of a legacy empower me or overwhelm (scare) me?
Intentioning a living legacy can bring out the best of your authentic self. Going through this activity can touch deep into your soul and takes courage. Keeping your core key values in sight keeps your life journey on track. Have fun with determining what your living legacy looks like. At your 100th birthday, for what will you be honored?
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Friday, December 11, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Feature Article: “What is your Blessing?”
When one talks about a blessing, a plethora of thoughts and images may go through my mind – blessing of a name, blessing of the animals, “Bless you” when someone sneezes, buildings are blessed, ships are blessed, food is blessed, we give thanks for our blessings and much more. What do I mean by “What is your Blessing? A Blessing is the creative expression of your Life Purpose; it is the skilful artistry in what you do.
You hear a lot today about a purpose –driven life, knowing your life purpose, mindful and conscious living. Knowing your Life Purpose gives direction and meaning to your journey here on earth. It is the Beingness of why you are here. Your Life Purpose is not the job you are in but the bigger umbrella and the calling to your higher self. How does that show up?
For example: In the Life Purpose Hand Analysis Reveal, a client‘s Life Purpose was a gifted Communicator through Persuasion/ Implementer. That’s sounds like something that’s ambiguous until one goes deeper and starts to look at what the client does best, what stirs his passion, gets his juices flowing and what other gifts show up in his hands. The client was exceptionally gifted in bringing different factions together to reach a harmonious outcome and calm troubled waters in a corporate environment. The result is increased collaboration, understanding of the commonalities and a commitment to a higher service delivery. This is the client’s Blessing- his ability to bring peace and harmony to a conflicted situation through persuasion and communication and guiding others to see the bigger vision. A Blessing is the creative expression of your Life Purpose; it is the skilful artistry in what you do; it is the shining of your soul. It is what makes you unique. When the client attracted a position that allowed him to Be his most authentic self, he was able to be in total alignment with and to truly live his Life Purpose and to fully express his Blessing. Thus he felt fulfilled in his career and life.
I was facilitating a group activity around the question of what makes you unique. One female participant looked at me and said “Other people do what I do, so I don’t have anything I do that’s unique.” My answer to her was that yes from the outside it may look the same but the way you express yourself in your business is totally unique to you.”
Each one of us is unique and this is born out in your fingerprints. Even though we are all under the genus of homosapiens, our fingerprint are unique to us even for identical twins.
Coaching Request: Take some time to reflect on what you do best, ask your friends- “what is it about me that is attractive to you?” why do we stay friends? , with your colleagues- ask them what they see as your strengths. What draws them to you, why do they like to work with you?
What is your Blessing? What makes you unique? I would love to hear from you. If you desire support and space to discover your blessing contact me.
Colleen Crook coaches spiritually- conscious entrepreneurial and professional women who aspire to be leaders in their life/community to authentically create what matters most with joy and ease. Colleen, a Life and Leadership Transformation coach and certified facilitator of the Passion Test(TM), is the founder and owner of Conscious Living Connection and the creator of the Living Consciously with Passion, Purpose and Prosperity Blueprint. Colleen has served in the Allied Health Field as an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years both nationally and internationally; was the co-owner of a successful network marketing business and a thriving private therapy consulting practice.
Sign up for your Fr^^ee Gift Bundle on creating what matters most at www.consciouslivingconnection.com If you're ready to make a change in your life, schedule a complimentary Get Acquainted Activation Conversation by e-mailing colleen@consciouslivingconnection.com
You hear a lot today about a purpose –driven life, knowing your life purpose, mindful and conscious living. Knowing your Life Purpose gives direction and meaning to your journey here on earth. It is the Beingness of why you are here. Your Life Purpose is not the job you are in but the bigger umbrella and the calling to your higher self. How does that show up?
For example: In the Life Purpose Hand Analysis Reveal, a client‘s Life Purpose was a gifted Communicator through Persuasion/ Implementer. That’s sounds like something that’s ambiguous until one goes deeper and starts to look at what the client does best, what stirs his passion, gets his juices flowing and what other gifts show up in his hands. The client was exceptionally gifted in bringing different factions together to reach a harmonious outcome and calm troubled waters in a corporate environment. The result is increased collaboration, understanding of the commonalities and a commitment to a higher service delivery. This is the client’s Blessing- his ability to bring peace and harmony to a conflicted situation through persuasion and communication and guiding others to see the bigger vision. A Blessing is the creative expression of your Life Purpose; it is the skilful artistry in what you do; it is the shining of your soul. It is what makes you unique. When the client attracted a position that allowed him to Be his most authentic self, he was able to be in total alignment with and to truly live his Life Purpose and to fully express his Blessing. Thus he felt fulfilled in his career and life.
I was facilitating a group activity around the question of what makes you unique. One female participant looked at me and said “Other people do what I do, so I don’t have anything I do that’s unique.” My answer to her was that yes from the outside it may look the same but the way you express yourself in your business is totally unique to you.”
Each one of us is unique and this is born out in your fingerprints. Even though we are all under the genus of homosapiens, our fingerprint are unique to us even for identical twins.
Coaching Request: Take some time to reflect on what you do best, ask your friends- “what is it about me that is attractive to you?” why do we stay friends? , with your colleagues- ask them what they see as your strengths. What draws them to you, why do they like to work with you?
What is your Blessing? What makes you unique? I would love to hear from you. If you desire support and space to discover your blessing contact me.
Colleen Crook coaches spiritually- conscious entrepreneurial and professional women who aspire to be leaders in their life/community to authentically create what matters most with joy and ease. Colleen, a Life and Leadership Transformation coach and certified facilitator of the Passion Test(TM), is the founder and owner of Conscious Living Connection and the creator of the Living Consciously with Passion, Purpose and Prosperity Blueprint. Colleen has served in the Allied Health Field as an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years both nationally and internationally; was the co-owner of a successful network marketing business and a thriving private therapy consulting practice.
Sign up for your Fr^^ee Gift Bundle on creating what matters most at www.consciouslivingconnection.com If you're ready to make a change in your life, schedule a complimentary Get Acquainted Activation Conversation by e-mailing colleen@consciouslivingconnection.com
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Birthday and Anniversary Specials
Conscious Living Connection Birthday & Anniversary Specials
Each year to celebrate my birthday I look to see what specials I can offer you and this year there are two juicy choices.
Each year to celebrate my birthday I look to see what specials I can offer you and this year there are two juicy choices.
Special 1
Coming out of retirement is the 45 minute Strategy Session or Clarity Stimulus Session for $60.00. This is the lowest I have offered this Service.
· Need some support around an issue or just plain stuck this session will give you clarity and you’ll leave with an action plan.
· Digital recording for you to review and so you can be fully present during this call.
E-mail colleen@consciouslivingconnection.com to schedule your personal strategy session. You can schedule this for June but you need purchase this by May 22, 2009.
Special 2
I am in the process of redesigning the Conscious Living Connection Life Purpose Hand Analysis and the tuition will be going up.
For the month of May, purchase the 60 minute CLC Life Purpose Hand Analysis for the tuition of $149. After May 31, the 60 minute Hand Analysis will have a price increase and the 90 minute one will be retired.
What you receive:
· 1 hand printing kit.
· Information about fingerprint development and hand analysis.
· 60 minute Hand Reveal
· Digital Recording of the Reveal
· Your Life School, Life lesson & Life Purpose and more.
· What's keeping you from living life full out.
E-mail me with questions and to make your Life Purpose commitment.
With Love & Light,
Colleen
Monday, May 11, 2009
Feature Article: Part III- Making Decisions with Life Purpose and Your Inner Guidance System.
In the first two articles on Making Decisions, decisions based on Intuition versus Fear were discussed and then in the second part, your core values and passions were addressed as part of the decision making process. This is the third part of the Making Decisions series. Check out the March 12 and April 15 blogpost for the first two articles in the decision making series.
Life Purpose is your raison d’etre- your reason of being, your soul’s divine mission, your calling, the why of why you’re here, the listening to the voice of your soul, the leading and living with spirit.
When you know your Life’s Purpose and align your great work with your Life Purpose then decisions are smoother and easier. “But how do I find out what my life purpose is?” you may ask. There are a number of books and press out on Life Purpose that can support you in finding out what you’re life purpose is and the internet has made this extremely easy.
Another way is to take some time and see what your drawn to doing, what puts you in the zone so to speak, in what do you feel the most fulfilled. This is highly individual and may or may not necessarily involve your career choice. It may involve what you do outside of work and your work provides the financial means for you to engage in your Life’s purpose mission and vision. Another way to determine your life purpose is through the Life Purpose Hand Analysis; your Life Purpose was imprinted on your divinely crafted fingerprints. Your Life Purpose is uniquely yours and how you choose to express and share your gifts to the world is also uniquely you.
As you come to know your why, then you’re able to be more discerning in choosing and deciding what people, activities, projects, and commitments align with your life purpose and will support and serve you in doing your great work.
Here are a few examples of Life Purpose and how knowing this impacts your decisions and where you focus your time, energy, and resources.
J.P is a business consultant and coach. He had a desire to take his business to a really big level but wasn’t sure if that was the right thing. The CLC Life Purpose Hand Analysis revealed that his Life Purpose is to take his work to the global community where he would make a positive difference. Knowing this validated and confirmed for him that he was on the correct path for him and to step out in the world in a big way with confidence and purpose because the world needed his gifts and talents. He now had a clear direction of where to place his time, his energy and resources.
J.S. is very talented and artistic. She had any number of projects started but not always completed; her one big project was sitting there waiting. She also was involved in her community. Her Life Purpose involves using her innovative, artistic and business skills to provide uplifting messages to families and to the community in a number of creative ways. As a result of knowing her Life Purpose she made the decision to create space in her schedule to complete not only her Big project but several others. Knowing her Life Purpose gave her permission to be her most authentic self.
Taken altogether, trusting your intuition, knowing your core values, what you are most passionate about and what your Purpose here on earth is, gives you your Inner Guidance System. You can use any one of these to guide your decision making or all. As you practice using these tools, decisions will become less frustrating even the most challenging. Making decisions is complex at times and old limiting programs like to pop up and make us second guess ourselves. I encourage you try out some of the activities and exercises mentioned in this series. Happy Decision Making!
Colleen Crook coaches spiritually- conscious entrepreneurial and professional women who aspire to be leaders in their life/community to authentically create what matters most with joy and ease. Colleen, a Life and Leadership Transformation coach and certified facilitator of the Passion Test(TM), is the founder and owner of Conscious Living Connection and the creator of the Living Consciously with Passion, Purpose and Prosperity Blueprint. Colleen has served in the Allied Health Field as an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years both nationally and internationally; was the co-owner of a successful network marketing business and a thriving private therapy consulting practice. Sign up for your Fr^^ee Gift Bundle on creating what matters most at www.consciouslivingconnection.com
If you're ready to make a change in your life, schedule a complimentary Get Acquainted Activation Conversation by e-mailing colleen@consciouslivingconnection.com
Life Purpose is your raison d’etre- your reason of being, your soul’s divine mission, your calling, the why of why you’re here, the listening to the voice of your soul, the leading and living with spirit.
When you know your Life’s Purpose and align your great work with your Life Purpose then decisions are smoother and easier. “But how do I find out what my life purpose is?” you may ask. There are a number of books and press out on Life Purpose that can support you in finding out what you’re life purpose is and the internet has made this extremely easy.
Another way is to take some time and see what your drawn to doing, what puts you in the zone so to speak, in what do you feel the most fulfilled. This is highly individual and may or may not necessarily involve your career choice. It may involve what you do outside of work and your work provides the financial means for you to engage in your Life’s purpose mission and vision. Another way to determine your life purpose is through the Life Purpose Hand Analysis; your Life Purpose was imprinted on your divinely crafted fingerprints. Your Life Purpose is uniquely yours and how you choose to express and share your gifts to the world is also uniquely you.
As you come to know your why, then you’re able to be more discerning in choosing and deciding what people, activities, projects, and commitments align with your life purpose and will support and serve you in doing your great work.
Here are a few examples of Life Purpose and how knowing this impacts your decisions and where you focus your time, energy, and resources.
J.P is a business consultant and coach. He had a desire to take his business to a really big level but wasn’t sure if that was the right thing. The CLC Life Purpose Hand Analysis revealed that his Life Purpose is to take his work to the global community where he would make a positive difference. Knowing this validated and confirmed for him that he was on the correct path for him and to step out in the world in a big way with confidence and purpose because the world needed his gifts and talents. He now had a clear direction of where to place his time, his energy and resources.
J.S. is very talented and artistic. She had any number of projects started but not always completed; her one big project was sitting there waiting. She also was involved in her community. Her Life Purpose involves using her innovative, artistic and business skills to provide uplifting messages to families and to the community in a number of creative ways. As a result of knowing her Life Purpose she made the decision to create space in her schedule to complete not only her Big project but several others. Knowing her Life Purpose gave her permission to be her most authentic self.
Taken altogether, trusting your intuition, knowing your core values, what you are most passionate about and what your Purpose here on earth is, gives you your Inner Guidance System. You can use any one of these to guide your decision making or all. As you practice using these tools, decisions will become less frustrating even the most challenging. Making decisions is complex at times and old limiting programs like to pop up and make us second guess ourselves. I encourage you try out some of the activities and exercises mentioned in this series. Happy Decision Making!
Colleen Crook coaches spiritually- conscious entrepreneurial and professional women who aspire to be leaders in their life/community to authentically create what matters most with joy and ease. Colleen, a Life and Leadership Transformation coach and certified facilitator of the Passion Test(TM), is the founder and owner of Conscious Living Connection and the creator of the Living Consciously with Passion, Purpose and Prosperity Blueprint. Colleen has served in the Allied Health Field as an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years both nationally and internationally; was the co-owner of a successful network marketing business and a thriving private therapy consulting practice. Sign up for your Fr^^ee Gift Bundle on creating what matters most at www.consciouslivingconnection.com
If you're ready to make a change in your life, schedule a complimentary Get Acquainted Activation Conversation by e-mailing colleen@consciouslivingconnection.com
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Inauguration!
I just finished watching the 44th Inauguration. Actually it's the first time I've been able to watch the administration of the oath of office to the President of the United States in it's entirety.(One of the benefits of a solopreneur is that I can arrange my schedule for what's important.)
I was struck by the sincerity, authenticity , optimism and realism of the inaugural address plus the call to service, collaboration and compassion.
Barak Obama clearly knows his Life Purpose and his gift marker of the "Hal 9000" head line denotes someone who is extremely capable of handling and solving huge problems. His head line is named after Hal 9000 in the movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey. This gift indicates that Obama's mind works like a super computer, able to parallel process huge amounts of data quickly. He is the grand synthesizer. It's important for him to have a job that is big, complicated and important. Being President of the United States would definitely satisfy this headline. Most folks who have this thinking ability have a mind that is chronically underemployed. If YOU have a gifted problem-solver head line, you need a large, world-scale issue to solve or your mind will create large problems, particularly in your personal life, to keep itself occupied. This type of head line goes almost all the way across the hand, but stops about a ¼ inch from the edge of the palm.
He also has a Big Heart line which indicates a generous caring and nurturing person.
If you are interested in knowing your Life Purpose and more, contact colleen@consciouslivingconnection.com to find out more and see which Life Purpose Hand Analysis will serve you best.
Much Joy Service,
Colleen
http://www.consciouslivingconnection.com/
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Upcoming Live Seminar: Are you ready to live life fully? Last day for early bird discount tomorrow.
October is Passion Awareness Month
On October 18 you have an opportunity to reflect on how much richer and happier your life will be when you becomemore passionate, more stimulated, more turned on about your life, your relationships,your work, your possibilities.
If you have the feeling that something is missing from your life
If you find it difficult to make decisions about where to put your focus
If you really have no idea about what you are even passionate about, then join me at the
Discover & Connect with Your Passions- the Effortless Path to Living Your Life Purpose Seminar here in beautiful Tucson, Arizona.
When: October 18 from 9am-12
Where: Freedom In, Ventana Canyon , 5660 North Kolb Road, Tucson, Az. 85748
Tuition: $65
$55 if you register by October 13
(the paperback The Passion Test is included in the tuition)
Maximum of 10 participants
To register: e-mail colleen@consciouslivingconnection.com
Facilitator: Colleen M. Crook, M.A.,Certified Life Coach, Certified Passion Test (TM) Facilitator
If you are an individual whose life is changing, this seminar will rock you to the core. What you will go home with will help you navigate the unknown, calm the fearful and anxious parts of you, and start moving you into bite-sized action.
Along with Jack Canfield, Jay Abraham, John Gray, Marci Shimoff,and Harv Eker, check out who else has benefitted from this process and find out more about me http://www.consciouslivingconnection.com/passionseminar.htm
Much Joy,
Colleen
Dear Friends,
80% of the population is living disconnected from their passions, from what they love and care about.
The Passion Test is a tour de force--a fast track path to turn on and up the passion, the excitement, the success in your life--for you, your loved ones, your friends and your associates.On October 18 you have an opportunity to reflect on how much richer and happier your life will be when you becomemore passionate, more stimulated, more turned on about your life, your relationships,your work, your possibilities.
If you have the feeling that something is missing from your life
If you find it difficult to make decisions about where to put your focus
If you really have no idea about what you are even passionate about, then join me at the
Discover & Connect with Your Passions- the Effortless Path to Living Your Life Purpose Seminar here in beautiful Tucson, Arizona.
When: October 18 from 9am-12
Where: Freedom In, Ventana Canyon , 5660 North Kolb Road, Tucson, Az. 85748
Tuition: $65
$55 if you register by October 13
(the paperback The Passion Test is included in the tuition)
Maximum of 10 participants
To register: e-mail colleen@consciouslivingconnection.com
Facilitator: Colleen M. Crook, M.A.,Certified Life Coach, Certified Passion Test (TM) Facilitator
If you are an individual whose life is changing, this seminar will rock you to the core. What you will go home with will help you navigate the unknown, calm the fearful and anxious parts of you, and start moving you into bite-sized action.
Along with Jack Canfield, Jay Abraham, John Gray, Marci Shimoff,and Harv Eker, check out who else has benefitted from this process and find out more about me http://www.consciouslivingconnection.com/passionseminar.htm
Much Joy,
Colleen
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