Life Coaching
“Experiences are preceded by mind, led by mind, and produced by mind. If one speaks or acts with a pure mind, happiness follows like a shadow that never departs.” 1
- The Buddha
We are what we think
The Buddha observed that we shape our own worlds through our thoughts. So if we think “I can’t do that” or “I’m not good enough,” then the life we create will be just that. We’ll experience ourselves as incapable and falling short.
But the reverse is true, too. If we focus on our inner strengths and what we’re truly capable of, our world begins to change. It’s not just about positive thinking. It’s about shifting our attitudes and behaviors from the core of our being. When we engage the whole of ourselves behind what we do, including our talents, skills, confidence, and enthusiasm, we can change the trajectory of our lives in ways we hadn’t even imagined.
The coaching process
Working with me is a partnership where we create a vision of how you want to live, and then take active steps to make it happen, starting here and now.
We do that by working together, one-on-one. We begin with your vision — a profoundly personal one, which we shape through a deep exploration of your innermost values. What would it take for you to feel genuinely happy with yourself and your life? What would energize and inspire you?
We also look at where you are now. Where is your greatest potential? What steps would make the biggest impact in getting you where you want to be? And what holds you back? We take a holistic approach, and look at all aspects of your life – not just the external circumstances, but more importantly your inner views and beliefs as well.
From that foundation, we work together to start creating something new. I draw on your innate resourcefulness, creativity, and wisdom. I trust that you already have all the answers you need. All we need to do is to find them so that you can begin to tap into their power. To do this, I ask you deep questions that guide you through an exploration of your inner and outer worlds, and help you to dissolve the barriers that have held you back from the happiness you deserve.
Practical spirituality
My approach to spiritual matters is very practical and universal — applicable to any faith tradition or even no faith at all. My emphasis is on how your inner life — your view of yourself, your relationships, how you make decisions, and so on — expresses itself in your way of being in the outer world. If you wish to explore meditation and/or Buddhism explicitly, I would be happy to do so with you — but that choice is entirely up to you.
Complimentary session
If you’d like to explore the idea of coaching with me further, I invite you to contact me for a complimentary session.
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1. The Dhammapada, chapter 1, verse 2. Translation by Sangharakshita, available for free download at www.sangharakshita.org.