100 Days of Wisdom: Wisdom Day 44 – The Wisdom of Collective Action

Wisdom Day 44

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“Wisdom reflects a capacity for sound judgment, discernment, and the objectivity to see what is needed in the moment. Collective wisdom reflects a similar capacity to learn together and evolve toward something greater and wiser than what we can do as individuals alone. This book emerges from a deep conviction that we have a stake in each other and that what binds us together is greater than what drives us apart.”

~ The Power of Collective Wisdom: And the Trap of Collective Folly ~

November 7, 2012

Greetings!

How fitting it is that on the day after the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, was re-elected for another term, I send my 44th message in my quest to reflect and share during my 100 days of wisdom! I’m taking a few liberties as I am a few days behind in scheduling and #44 was “technically” planned for November 2nd. But who’s counting (other than me, of course).

Although I usually focus on the wisdom we can receive from Spirit within, today I focus on the wisdom of collective action; when people gather and share a common intention and action for a common good. When a group, however similar or diverse, puts the good of their community above their individual pursuits. When individuals come together to share their time, talents and treasures for a common purpose and benefit by harnessing the strength and wisdom found only in collective action.

Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable. 

~Kenyan Proverb~

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100 Days of Wisdom: Wisdom Day 10 — Return to That Place Called Love Within

Wisdom Day 10

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Return to That Place Called Love Within

“Deep within our being is a place of peace, joy and knowing. It is a place called love. We are love from the core of our being. If we can live from our being of love, we can’t help but attract more of what we are.” ~ Iyanla Vanzant ~

Did you know that regardless of the circumstances under which you came into the world and regardless of the choices or perceived mistakes you’ve made or even the unloving things you may have done you are love?

For those who feel unloved or unworthy of love, this essential truth of all creation can actually feel completely foreign, unrealistic or flat-out wrong. But it’s true. The spirit and energy of Love is within you. In fact, it is you. And me too. Continue reading

100 Days of Wisdom: Wisdom Day 8 — @SuperSoulSunday Shares Words of Spiritual Wisdom from Caroline Myss

Wisdom Day 8

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Today’s 10 minute Wisdom Recipe™:

Spend 10 life-affirming minutes doing the following:

  1. Find a quiet place and spend two minutes breathing deeply.
  2. Spend some time in thoughts and feelings of gratitude for something you’re experiencing right now, even if all you can give thanks for is your breathing.
  3. Acknowledge whether you feel empowered or drained. Get in touch with your body. What’s it telling you?
  4. Identify and commit to doing (or not doing) one thing by day’s end to eliminate energy drains from your life (lack of rest? caffeine? a person or project? an entire to-do list?)
  5. Identify and commit to doing (or not doing) one thing by day’s end to enhance your spirit … actually, make that TWO … you’ve already done one, today’s Wisdom Recipe™!

Please join the conversation and share your reflections about this post, the Wisdom Recipe™, and your own wisdom moments! There’s strength in community and community begins with you … and me!

Be Well … and WISE!

Tonya Marie