What's at the Center

I doing a training today that's part of a lecture series on using the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People," (by Stephen R. Covey) in a behavioral health treatment setting. Reflecting on my presentation as I make final preparations, I've been thinking a lot about psychological centers.

Think of a wheel with spokes coming out of the center. Visualize the center or hub of the wheel containing "fear." With fear at the center, how would it radiate out through the spokes of "Family, Work, Finances, Spirituality, Self-Esteem?" What does life become like. Will you be happy or sad? Frustrated and wanting to give up or motivated and determined. "As we think, so shall we become" is the lesson that Buddha taught.

On the other side of the coin, what would happen if you replaced that so-called "fear" at your hub with "spiritual principles?" Principles like: integrity, compassion action, respect, empathy, trust, hope, fortitude. How would living that way radiate though the spokes of "Family, Work, Finances, etc...?" How would we treat ourselves and others if that became our operational center? It's worth considering.

Instead of being like that commercial and asking "what's in your wallet," It's better to ask "What's in your center?" Don't wish me luck. Wish me "good skill." Talk with you tomorrow.

Happiness,

Jaye Morris, Curator
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