When you hear the word "intuition," what comes to mind? For many, intuition is thought to be a gift reserved for psychics, the highly sensitive or "woo-woo" people. You either have it or you don't. The truth is that we all have intuition, and we rely on it every day in ways we may not know about. Intuition is also a key component of self-awareness. This is useful to introverts because it helps us … [Read more...]
What Do You Want on Your Tombstone?
I am Shekinah. Dwelling place of divine expression, Powerful feline grace, Soft forgiving earth. Well-spring of perception, humor and peace. River of deeply felt compassion and joy. Loyal Sherpa and spiritual midwife. My purpose is to live within the questions, hold the sacred space between the words, gratefully and courageously receive and create possibility, and inspire others to fully realize … [Read more...]
Quiet: The Power of Introverts with Susan Cain
When people hear the word "introvert," they almost always think "shy," or picture someone with his nose buried in a book, or with noise-cancelling headphones as her constant companion. And it's true - we do like our solitude. We not only like it, we need it. But on the other hand, if we're called to bring an important message to the world, we're almost required to balance that solitude with … [Read more...]
Confessions of an Indulgent Introvert
In November 2010, I wrote a prescient blog post entitled, "The Dangers of Being Home Alone." My main point was that while I was working from home and technically "alone," I was rarely alone with my thoughts because I was almost never unplugged, never disconnected. Part of me also felt that working from home alone was not the most productive place to be. However, my introvert self LOVED it … [Read more...]
How to Stop Thinking and Start Living
I titled this post "How to Stop Thinking and Start Living" not because I had the answer, but because I was hoping you would. See, I think too much. I live in my head - typical introvert, I think! :-) It's so bad, I even coined a phrase - while on VACATION, for goodness sakes! - "double-think," as in, "I need to double-think on that one a bit." Really!? Often, thinking "too much" is … [Read more...]
The Shocking Truth About Being an Entrepreneur
For those of us who have started our own businesses, I'd venture to guess few have stopped and actually looked up the literal meaning of the word "entrepreneur." A recent Power Chicks International event inspired me to do just that. Here's what I found: Entrepreneur: a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk. … [Read more...]
What Introverts & Dial-Up (Might) Have In Common
A few weeks ago, NPR ran a story about the "slow internet movement," describing internet cafes that charged 99¢ an hour for you to plug your laptop into an old-fashioned modem and experience the World Wide Wait from the 90s all over again. They played the familiar and happy robotic beeping sounds that meant a connection was being made. The reporter talked to a young … [Read more...]
Why Entrepreneurs Cannot Live on “Like” Alone
A few weeks ago, my business coach threw down a challenge. No social media for five full days. No Facebook. No Twitter. No blogging. No lurking, no sneaking, no peeking. I had to go cold turkey. And it was going to be painful. I mean, I use each of those tools for my business! (Can you hear my whiny voice?!) They are valuable communication channels that help me connect with lots of people … [Read more...]
The Flip Side of The Bellyflop
You’ve been up on that diving board Making sure that it’s nice and straight. You’ve made sure that it’s not too slick. You’ve made sure it can stand the weight. You’ve made sure that the spring is tight. You’ve made sure that the cloth won’t slip. You’ve made sure that it bounces right, And that your toes can get a grip – And you’ve been up there since half past five Doin’ everything… but … [Read more...]
Money & Mindfulness with Debbie Whitlock
How does an introvert wind up leading a large networking organization, hosting a nationally syndicated radio program and running her own company? Lots of energy, vision and taking care of business - most importantly, the business of taking care of herself. This week's podcast focuses on how one introvert leader has stepped into the spotlight and created ways to spread her message in a way that is … [Read more...]