Linda Stanfield

OrganizEzineTM
July 2008
Greetings!
 
Do you ever feel as if you are in a time warp and things just appear differently?  Well, that is exactly what this month has felt like to me.  
 
I had my birthday, my kids left for two and a half weeks with their Dad to visit Nicaragua (where he is originally from), and I visited Colorado for my 30 year class reunion and had some closure on some things by visiting my childhood homes. My routines are off and this all has left me in a new space and energy.  So that kind of thing is what I am addressing in my article this month.  Perhaps you will relate. . .
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The Energy of "Stuff"
It's real, alright!
 
As quantum physics has proven, everything is essentially made up of energy, and some of it comes and goes at times (they haven't figured out where yet--weird, huh?!), so nothing is really solid.  But anyone who has done purging or feng shui knows how great it feels to get things moved around or released and let go of. 
 
Reason being, we are also made up of energy and are sensitive, at our deepest levels, to the energy something carries.  I read two articles on it this month, so it must be on peoples' minds.
 
To tune in and experience the energy of something, just close your eyes and listen to your body.  It will speak to you--knots in your stomach, anger, loss of breath, or even uplifting energy in your head with "good" energy.  Have you ever had to leave a place because it just felt bad, or stayed because it was so calm and peaceful?  And how many times have you heard yourself say, "I knew that. . ." but didn't listen?  Here's how tuning in can make a difference in your workday:
  • Listen to if a project is flowing or not. Yes, even something as seemingly intangible as a "project" will give its own vibe.  You know when something is off, or is carrying bad energy, or if it is a good fit and has you so engrossed, you don't want to quit working on it.  Check and make sure it is the right thing to do at the right time, for everyone concerned.  You, your co-workers, and clients will all be affected if it is not flowing.
  • Clear your workspace. Take it a piece at a time and really "feel" the things around you.  Perhaps the things you have around you are draining your energy.  I worked with one woman who had a picture of someone who she loved, but didn't have a great relationship with, up on a shelf looking down as if she were judging every move the woman made.  Not good.  And how about all those pens that don't work?!  They add to your frustration and inability to be productive, carrying broken energy.  Let them GO!
  • Detach from energy vampires. You know the ones--the clients that call and need lots of extra attention, the co-workers who only come to your cubicle to complain about the working conditions, or the bosses that are demeaning and unsupportive.  This is a big one and may require significant changes in your life and work, but how much is your health worth?  Energy vampires can sap you of your own energy and make you susceptible to illness, headaches, downloading frustrations on loved ones, etc.
  • Have things around you that YOU LOVE and support who you are, or what you are doing TODAY.  These are two criteria that I tell my clients all the time when helping them create spaces that are inspiring and productive.  You change, circumstances change.  Make sure your space reflects who you are, and what you are doing--today.

I would love to hear how tuning in to the energy of things has made a difference for you, or work with you one-on-one to help you through the process.

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Brain Food
 
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Global Corner
 
we logoPerhaps you have seen the TV spots with Morgan Freedman talking about the "we" campaign.  This organization is addressing how we can affect climate change by pushing for clean and renewable energy education, funding and implementation.  There is a fun little quiz they offer to see how much you know about our energy sources here in the United States.  Just go to http://quiz.wecansolveit.org/  to play.
 
If you live in the Phoenix area, also wanted you to know that my friend Jeorgetta Douglas-Acosta is in charge of a new Green Advertising section at the Phoenix Business Journal.  I think this is a great resource, so if you are a green business, please consider this area for your advertising (no, I am not getting paid for this!).  Her email is jacotsa@bizjournals.com.
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Blessings,

Jody Owen
The Space You're In
(480) 461-0463