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I often state that I value “time, lifestyle and family”. I share those values openly on my website, in my Facebook Groups, on my podcast and when I’m speaking to virtual or live audiences.
But, there are other values I hold dearly that up until today I have not explicitly shared — and it’s time to do so.
Disclaimer: If you don’t like what I’m sharing in today’s email and it feels irreconcilable for you, I invite you to unsubscribe from my list/stop following the blog and find other teachers who better reflect your values. However, if you have differing values or viewpoints but are OPEN to receiving my message, then I invite you to stay and continue to learn + grow alongside me.
I recently spent some time defining the overarching values I hold for my business, and here’s what I came up with. (They are a work in progress and will become clearer and more refined as my team and I build them intentionally into the business.)
Integrity + Respect — Act in alignment with what is right + true, even if it’s hard to do so. Be respectful of others as they do the same. Treat others fairly and respectfully -- as you, yourself, would like to be treated.
Open-Hearted Inclusivity — All are welcome. All are seen. All are heard. EVERYONE is treated with respect, even if their viewpoint is different than yours. Aim to build people up, not knock them down.
Open-Minded Expansion — Be open to new ways of thinking + doing. Don't close yourself off before giving someone or something a chance. Be curious.
Personal Responsibility — Be true to your word. Take ownership of your thoughts, your words and your actions -- and the life those things create for you. Don't play the victim. Stop making excuses. Do better.
Time Freedom — Honor the value of time, both your time and other people's time. It’s a precious commodity. Understand that you cannot create a spacious life without making freedom of time a priority.
Multi-Dimensional Success — Success looks different to everyone, and success is about more than just money. Success also includes things like freedom of time, a healthy body and mind, nourishing relationships with family + friends, personal development, spiritual growth, community service, and more.
Above and beyond that, I want to share some things about myself that I have implied in the past but never stated directly. Here goes...
I am spiritual, but not religious. I believe that there is an energy that connects us all and flows to and through us. I believe we can either move with this energy or pinch it off, but it is always there.
I am a democrat. I don’t like Trump. I never refer to him as “the president” — I don’t think he deserves that title. I miss Obama.
I believe in women’s rights. Their right to choose. Their right to say no. Their right to equal pay. Their right to equal opportunities. I wouldn’t call myself a feminist, but I guess I am.
I believe in HUMAN RIGHTS. Black lives matter. Love is love. No human is illegal.
I believe Systemic Racism exists and is a real problem that we cannot ignore any longer. I am actively working to understand how to use my White Privilege to help others, do better and teach my girls differently.
If me sharing these aspects of myself makes you want to unsubscribe from my list, I completely respect that. That is your right.
My hope, though, is that me sharing these things with you empowers you to openly state where you stand and no longer just “imply” it, as I have done for too long. Implying is not enough any more.
What values do you hold most dear? Share them with me + the community in the 3-Day Workweek Facebook Group with #MyCoreValues.
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