Keithbray's Journal: Listening-Meditation and Coaching

Listening-Meditation and Coaching On a daily basis, I've got to remind myself about the importance of meditation. I use very simple meditation practices, but bring my mind in to a place where the squirrels quit running in my head, and I have a chance to hear my higher power's message. In doing this, I am honoring the presence of my higher power. While taking my coaching certification, we were constantly reminded that the key role of a coach is to listen; in fact, in an ideal session the client does 80% of the talking. I have found that there are many out there who do not have someone to talk to and actually listen intently to what they are saying. It is a skill I have really improved on, and it has helped me in every phase of my life! I share the following: We honor the spirit in other people when we listen to them. God's messages surround us. The 24 hours before us are special, never to be repeated. The people we share the day with carry our lessons within their words and actions. Let's be vigilant in our attempts to listen. We have so much to learn, and that's why we're here. Our lives have purpose, even though we might fail to grasp it. Remembering that God is trying to reach us in even the most mundane of circumstances keeps us attentive to everyone in our lives. Our attention to others triggers their lessons too. The cycle is never-ending. We are not here by accident - we are here by design. The role addiction plays in our lives is part of the design. We can learn our lessons and fulfill our purpose only by acknowledging the spirit, the presence of God, within each person God has ushered to us. I will pay special attention to the people in my life today. It's a wonderful feeling knowing they are part of God's plan for me.