It seems since I have taken “Igniting the Self” (ITS) my life is unfolding at an extraordinary pace, yet I don’t feel any different. I am simply me, at the same time there is so much that is happening in my life.
My articles of my awakening and my journey are being published regionally, nationally and internationally.
My “Leadership” at work is being recognized, not in my actual “job” but in committees, councils and groups. Many managers and directors in my department have encouraged me to continue my journey, continue to question, and continue to engage at work.
One manager in particular wanted to discuss the notion of “leadership” and what my experiences have been. He encouraged me to continue on my leadership path and to surround myself with positive people.
Another manager and I discussed our views on Women’s Leadership in particular and how he has observed that most women managers do not embrace their unique skills, they manage like all the other male managers. Interesting that a male manager would make this observation.
As I write this, I’m noticing how funny it is to be writing these words of leadership and my leadership journey, if you read my article in the May 2006 ChoicePoints Newsletter “My Awakening” you would see how different it is for me to be speaking in this way now. It hasn’t even been a year yet that I have come to awaken to my Self.
Many people have positive comments for me, although some just can’t put their finger on “what” is different, I just “glow”, something is “working for you lately” but they can’t figure out just what it is. Inside I think…HELLO, this is me! This is the magnificent, brilliant Lori Walton I forgot about for all of my life.
So many things are happening, yet I just am. I am not mindful of these things; I do not have a check list “go talk to the manager today”, “discuss leadership with this person”, etc. I set my intention and I focus on that intention, my intention seems to have taken on a life of its own. All these things, opportunities, conversations… are manifesting themselves towards my intention. Quite powerful to step back and notice these changes. All because I was willing to decloak and stand in my true authentic self. “Igniting the Self” provided me that clarity.
I had written an article called “Our Authentic Voice” for my department on behalf of the woman who participated in this Women and Leadership Program. What a croc that was… it definitely wasn’t MY authentic voice. My personal experience with the program was so life changing (My Awakening); I was so frustrated with myself for the article I wrote on behalf of the group. It was so small in comparison. At "Igniting the Self" (ITS) I began to get curious about what I can do about it. I decided I would approach my communications department about doing a series of articles about my experience and my journey.
When I got back to work after my week at ITS, I put together a proposal, I had already written some of the articles and I had the titles for the remaining ones. I met with my Director and discussed it with her; she was very supportive and sent me to speak to the correct people to pitch my proposal. After my pitch my department’s newsletter was not only going to publish my articles but they were also going to give me my own space on the newsletter which I have called “Exploring Our Potential”.
The first of the series of 5 articles I originally proposed was “Decloaking” and it was written to start readers off with my realizing, understanding my fear of writing my truth in the last article “Our Authentic Voices”. It was a liberating article for me to write, to decloak and stand raw in front of my co-workers, and be proud of who I am. I surprised myself when it was published by sending the link to all of my co-workers so they would be sure to read it. Funny how I was once so afraid of what they would think.
I included my e-mail with the article so, if they so choose to, my readers could contact me and comment or ask questions about my article. Other than those I already know congratulating me, I did receive one e-mail from a woman I do not know, expressing her thanks for the article and commenting on my bravery for writing it. This is one person I know I’ve touched with my story, and perhaps invited her to begin to awaken to her own self.
One by one, person by person, the word spreads, of how easy it really is, once you discover who you are, and are true to yourself. Once you are free in your own skin, to decloak for all to see.
Enjoy my article “Decloaking” and the remainder of the series that I will include here on ChoicePoints. As well, I’m including my story of releasing each article for my department, standing raw in front of my coworkers, Decloaking, for all to read.
© Lori Walton, 2006
My articles of my awakening and my journey are being published regionally, nationally and internationally.
My “Leadership” at work is being recognized, not in my actual “job” but in committees, councils and groups. Many managers and directors in my department have encouraged me to continue my journey, continue to question, and continue to engage at work.
One manager in particular wanted to discuss the notion of “leadership” and what my experiences have been. He encouraged me to continue on my leadership path and to surround myself with positive people.
Another manager and I discussed our views on Women’s Leadership in particular and how he has observed that most women managers do not embrace their unique skills, they manage like all the other male managers. Interesting that a male manager would make this observation.
As I write this, I’m noticing how funny it is to be writing these words of leadership and my leadership journey, if you read my article in the May 2006 ChoicePoints Newsletter “My Awakening” you would see how different it is for me to be speaking in this way now. It hasn’t even been a year yet that I have come to awaken to my Self.
Many people have positive comments for me, although some just can’t put their finger on “what” is different, I just “glow”, something is “working for you lately” but they can’t figure out just what it is. Inside I think…HELLO, this is me! This is the magnificent, brilliant Lori Walton I forgot about for all of my life.
So many things are happening, yet I just am. I am not mindful of these things; I do not have a check list “go talk to the manager today”, “discuss leadership with this person”, etc. I set my intention and I focus on that intention, my intention seems to have taken on a life of its own. All these things, opportunities, conversations… are manifesting themselves towards my intention. Quite powerful to step back and notice these changes. All because I was willing to decloak and stand in my true authentic self. “Igniting the Self” provided me that clarity.
I had written an article called “Our Authentic Voice” for my department on behalf of the woman who participated in this Women and Leadership Program. What a croc that was… it definitely wasn’t MY authentic voice. My personal experience with the program was so life changing (My Awakening); I was so frustrated with myself for the article I wrote on behalf of the group. It was so small in comparison. At "Igniting the Self" (ITS) I began to get curious about what I can do about it. I decided I would approach my communications department about doing a series of articles about my experience and my journey.
When I got back to work after my week at ITS, I put together a proposal, I had already written some of the articles and I had the titles for the remaining ones. I met with my Director and discussed it with her; she was very supportive and sent me to speak to the correct people to pitch my proposal. After my pitch my department’s newsletter was not only going to publish my articles but they were also going to give me my own space on the newsletter which I have called “Exploring Our Potential”.
The first of the series of 5 articles I originally proposed was “Decloaking” and it was written to start readers off with my realizing, understanding my fear of writing my truth in the last article “Our Authentic Voices”. It was a liberating article for me to write, to decloak and stand raw in front of my co-workers, and be proud of who I am. I surprised myself when it was published by sending the link to all of my co-workers so they would be sure to read it. Funny how I was once so afraid of what they would think.
I included my e-mail with the article so, if they so choose to, my readers could contact me and comment or ask questions about my article. Other than those I already know congratulating me, I did receive one e-mail from a woman I do not know, expressing her thanks for the article and commenting on my bravery for writing it. This is one person I know I’ve touched with my story, and perhaps invited her to begin to awaken to her own self.
One by one, person by person, the word spreads, of how easy it really is, once you discover who you are, and are true to yourself. Once you are free in your own skin, to decloak for all to see.
Enjoy my article “Decloaking” and the remainder of the series that I will include here on ChoicePoints. As well, I’m including my story of releasing each article for my department, standing raw in front of my coworkers, Decloaking, for all to read.
© Lori Walton, 2006
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