The writing of this reflection comes from conversations introduced by Bob Dunham, Founder of the Institute of Generative Leadership. Bob is working with a team of leaders to shake up established discourses in the world in an effort to affect positive and sustainable change for individuals, institutions, organizations and the planet. Great big gratitude is directed to Bob for the work he has done to provide people the empowerment to create and cultivate higher qualities of li

Mindfulness allows us to be attentive and aware of the present moment. If you are familiar with synchronicity, your experience may be that synchronicity happens when you are paying attention. Energy follows attention. If your thoughts are mired in anxiety or worry, seeing the possibilities that are right in front of you are nearly impossible to see because the mindfulness is caught up in the worry and anxiety. When we are at our best, we are able to take care of ourselves an