first think, second pray, then dream, lastly dare

Dana — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:13:58 +0000

I am getting back to this blog after almost three years. So much have happened during this time. Beautiful things that happened in professional and private life made me realize how blessed I am.

The reason I am adding one final post to this website is to let everyone know, who followed me on this blog years ago, that this blog was only intended to help me express myself and measure somehow my spiritual growth during the time I was working on obtaining a Life Coach certificate.

I would invite everyone who is looking for new inspirations and motivations in this long journey of life to join me at my new blog http://coachdana.wordpress.com/

Dana — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:30:15 +0000

My steps to success

Dana — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 16:01:19 +0000

I am finishing my ICA program. Graduation is in December. I started end of April, beginning of May this year.

Was it hard? Of course it was. Was it doable? Good news; Yes. How did I make it in just 6 months? Well, here are the steps that I followed. If anyone finds them helpful, they can also use them.

First I had a very honest self talk. I told myself this is going to be hard, but I can do it. It is going to be hard and better be prepared for it than lie to yourself.

Next thing I did was set a goal. My goal was to finish reading all the materials for the classes I had done already and highlight or make some cards with little notes for my future reference. This is how I learn something new.

After that, the next mile stone was to participate on each call to share my thoughts, no matter how scared I was feeling. That was my goal.

After I built enough confidence in receiving many acknowledgements about my insights, I felt I was ready to go to the next step. My next step was to participate as a client on the calls, and then as an observer.

Finally I was warm enough to talk to everyone and I reached the final stage; coaching in front of my group. I also taught my own teleclass. And that was all done through little steps and commitment.

Ah, I also used my support system that I know that it always gave me results and never failed, praying. Just a simple prayer like this “God help me be an excellent coach today. I need to build my confidence. Amen” That’s it, very simple but strong request. This was soothing and relaxing for me just before the call. After that I wasn’t thinking much of my worries, doubts and fears because I already hand them to God.

Aphorism

Dana — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:10:03 +0000

The “later” street sends you to the “never” house.

Four categories

Dana — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:05:05 +0000

There are four categories of men;

1- Those who know that they don’t know; These are the stupids. Keep away from them.

2- Those who know, but know that they don’t know; These are modests. Teach them.

3- Those who know but don’t know that they know; These are sleeping. Wake them.

4- Those who know and know that they know; These are the leaders. Follow them.

Julian Tuvin

Aphorism

Dana — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:57:28 +0000

When you are young, days are short and years are long. When you are old is the opposite.

Art of living

Dana — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:53:32 +0000

The most valuable of arts, is the art of living.

Cicero

Life

Dana — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:49:51 +0000

Life is a voyage.

Victor Hugo

Purpose of life

Dana — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:47:07 +0000

The purpose of life on earth is that the soul should grow. So grow! By doing it right!

Zelda Fitzgerald

Education

Dana — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:45:21 +0000

Education is the movement from darkness to light.

Allan Bloom