Whether you are stuck in an outdated job, a dissatisfying relationship, or an unsuitable living environment, sometimes all the justifiable reasons in the world don’t alleviate the feeling of being trapped. To prevent yourself from sliding into a depression, you keep withdrawing your presence from your current reality and projecting yourself into some idealistic future, pinning all your hopes on th...

This week I celebrate the anniversary of The New School for Inspired Work. I birthed this particular expression of my work just over 16 years ago. Back then, the idea of a “new paradigm” of work was so unheard of that when I spoke of it outside my inner circle, I mostly received looks of pity from others. They worried for my sanity. Inwardly, I worried for theirs. I could see what was coming. I’ve...

It’s been a year. On a global scale, the stress, the worry, the uncertainty, the power struggles, the cruelty, the volatility, the crises have put us into a state. On a more granular level, many fear for their job security or business longevity, and most fret about their financial future. To contend with this reality, some have escalated their striving and efforting, or are “doubling down” in an a...

The old paradigm of work is at death’s door, breathing its last gasps. The days of toiling away at less-than-desirable tasks all the while sacrificing our precious resources, such as our energy and time, for the sake of “earning a living” are over. Instead, it is the dawning of a new era in work – an era where inspiration, creativity, and abundance reign supreme.

A “job” vs “work”

The word “job”...

Last week I had one of those weeks. One thing after another went awry and instead of taking it all in stride, I allowed each incident to wash away my sense of worthiness. I slowly sunk into a puddle of self-reproach grumbling to myself, Ugh, this old story – again? But then, something happened that demonstrated to me I need never question my own worthiness again.

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Flash back to last year when...

Every year when we near back-to-school time, I reflect upon my experience as a youth. I was one of the relative few who actually thrived in a conventional school setting. I enjoyed the structured space for learning. However, having said that, when I look back as an adult, I do wish there had been more opportunities to be exposed to more unconventional types of work. It might have saved me a lot of...

On my former island home, I met a gentleman with whom I was going to collaborate on a community development project at the time. During our initial conversation, our rapport was easeful and we were aligned on many of the issues, but then he said to me, “This island has too many trees.” Cue the awkward silence. I’m sure he could see my entire body stiffen. I let the silence grow between us to indic...

Each of us sees the world through our own unique perspective, which has been shaped by who we are and what we’ve lived. Not only is it not possible for everyone to have the same views, it is also not desirable. It is the diversity of our individuality that seeds each flower in the bountiful garden of humanity that constitutes our planet.

As we move through life, from the wide array of thought ava...

Given the current state of world affairs, I think it’s an important reminder right now about how critical it is, first, to have a clear vision, and, second, to actually be living it. Your vision not only affects your life, it impacts all of humanity.

Imagine the world you want to live in

By my simple definition, a vision is “an image of the world you want to live in”. Currently, our world is at ...

Right off the top, I want to be clear. In general, I do not use the word “work” derogatorily. My view is that there is no distinction between the concepts of “work” and “inspired work”. When what we do in the world is aligned with who we are within, then I perceive them to be the same. However, for the sake of making my point in this post, I will use the individual word “work” here in the disparag...

Your existence serves a very valuable purpose at this tumultuous time on our planet. If you have been wondering how you can make an impact given the rapidly changing economic landscape, then I encourage you to consider the following reasons as to why you would want to discover, create, and live your inspired work.

1. It provides fulfillment, meaning, and satisfaction in your day-to-day life.

Thi...

When people first reach out to me, they often report feeling “lost” or “stuck at a crossroads” in their journey. They know they can no longer continue with the work they’ve been doing, but they’re not quite sure where to go next. They will ask me, “Where do I even begin?”

My answer is always the same, “You begin with your beliefs.”

No matter who I work with and in what capacity, my first questio...