Kindness Requires Courage: Part 2 of an Interview with Sandra Ford Walston, The Courage Expert Posted on September 16, 2015 by Donna Cameron “It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare.” (Mark Twain) Last week I posted Part 1 of my interview with Sandra Ford Walston, who is internationally known
My yoga teacher lovingly preached that the habitual response, “I am so busy!” has become our culture’s new mantra. We continue to work very hard trying to fill up every moment of doing without stopping, and in that whirlwind, probably sold our soul (again!)? Call it what you want, but we all know the feeling.
Courage and Kindness: Is There a Connection? Interview with Sandra Ford Walston, September 16, 2015 Part 1 Donna Cameron, kindness expert and blog writer A Year of Living Kindly interviews Sandra Ford Walston, The Courage Expert. Donna, YOLK: As I’ve been exploring kindness this year, I’ve been struck many times by the fact that it often takes courage to
“What the people in the world actually want is the recognition of who they really are on the highest level, to see that the same Self radiates forth within everyone, heals their feeling of separation, and brings about a feeling of peace.” –David R. Hawkins, MD, Ph.D., “Along the Path to Enlightenment”
Traditionally, courage is viewed as withstanding danger or facing fear under perilous circumstances. Such acts as running into a burning building, pushing a pedestrian out of the way of a speeding car, tackling a robber in flight, or a soldier throwing himself on a grenade to save his squad are readily accepted instances of courage. But split-second heroism and
When was the last time you rearranged the furniture and how did that affect you? How do you stay faithful to the truth? How often do you sell your soul (true self)? What would you do, right now, if you had unlimited courage? What script keeps you in stuck thinking? How do you make courage your daily legacy (two people
Curious about women and courage, everyday courage or how to apply courageous leadership—this is the blog for you. No sensational stories, heroism or drama, just the understanding of how to apply courage at work or in your personal life. There is a direct correlation between your success quotient and your courage quotient. What would you do right now if you
Small Steps/Legacy Results Mentoring programs (the sharing of wisdom) have not been the magic pill we women had hoped for. This has been witnessed by the slow to stagnant growth in boardroom positions, CEO positions and overall C-suite exposure. In wage parity, progress has also been extremely sluggish. Even though today women earn 80% of what men do and
As working women maneuver through potholes to pursue their passion, they recognize defining moments and employ everyday courage. Cognizant of the etymology of courage (meaning, “heart and spirit”), their courage consciousness is vital to their success, particularly during times of uncertainty. Most of the women I meet possess unidentified courage. Based on over twenty years of original courage research,
Misplaced Courage Courage has been misplaced and labeled incorrectly. Traditionally, only facing fear under perilous circumstances is labeled courageous or persevering, withstanding danger or overcoming difficulty. Running into a burning building to save a pet, running away from a home in flames caused by a wildfire, pushing a pedestrian out of the way of a speeding car, jumping in front