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8 Inspiration and creativity
Inspiration and creativity are the gifts
that are bestowed on us all. For some, it’s
about the power of ideas and the ability
to organise, synthesise and rationalise
through the mind. For others, it is far more
expressive, intuitive, fluid – be it visually or
kinaesthetically through feeling, making
or creating. As you become more aware
of being aligned with using your gifts the
more you’ll let inspiration come in and your
creativity come out. Actually, the mere
‘decision’ to follow your path as a NLP
practitioner, coach, therapist, trainer or healer is a creative one.
You will need to embrace your imagination and creativity because – though many
describe it differently – running your own business is a creative act. One minute it’s not
there, the next an idea emerges, then you are acting upon it – and in time your whole
life and work revolves around it. What’s more you may wish or need to re-imagine your
business at various stages. The awake mind realises this in both senses of the word. As
you awaken to this creativity and inspiration you may well find they are about ‘making
something’ of value from your gifts, journey and learning that enriches others.
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You’ll need courage
to make the jump and
to follow your path
10 Mindfulness and mastery
These are really the fruits of all the other
elements that we cover, (re)discover and
gather on our journey. But they blend
together powerfully and become a way of
being, a way of working, and a practice. When
we are not attuned to ourselves, our work and
the world around us we tend to be fractured,
frustrated, distracted, and disconnected.
But as we open up to these – very simple –
qualities a quiet and gradual transformation
takes place within you within your work and
for those that you serve.
Interestingly when you watch a masterful
artist in any field it brings an impression
of ease, grace, simplicity. But of course it’s
been incubated and developed over time.
Fortunately, mindfulness is also a leveller that
helps ward off complacency, or being too selfimportant.
But it also brings with it a sense
that what you are about – what you bring and
offer, what you do, and who you serve – is
very, very important. And it’s this element of
doing your work in the world that makes it
the job of one who is doing very special work.
To master your
craft and connect
and serve, you
need to nurture
other innate gifts
9 Simplicity and flow
Life can become very complex. Business
can appear complex. The marketplace
you find yourself in may appear
overwhelming. Your mind may be or
become very busy and noisy – and so
too your life. Simplicity emerges as you
become attuned to what’s important;
it becomes a shield to help you and a
sword that cuts through. As you master
your craft and life path you’ll cherish
simplicity as it will mean that the
procrastination, overthinking, constant
doubting and so many other afflictions
fall away.
Flow is knowing, being and going
where the energy is. It is being aware,
alert, in tune and aligned. In fact all your
senses work together as all play their part. You will discover what nourishes
you, follow that which apt for you, tune in to and hear what you need to and
what’s calling to you. You’ll be far more at one with ‘right’ clients and contacts
and opportunities if you do. You will tend to ‘go with the flow’ as you embrace
and awaken to the other interlinked qualities and attributes in our series.
Dust will always gather; simplicity and flow also help you brush yourself
down, see through the haze, cut through the noise and progress.
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Join us for the next
issue as we start in
earnest – although,
of course, all the
other paths may have
vanished and you
may be some way
along your journey
already.
Rasheed Ogunlaru is a leading life coach, motivational speaker and business/corporate coach. His clients include entrepreneurs, entertainers, teachers, healers and
creatives. He is author of a range of books, audio talks and videos including Soul Trader – Putting the Heart Back into Your Business and Become You Are. For more
information visit www.rasaru.com. Twitter @RasheedOgunlaru.