Part 2: From mindmapping to clarifying statements to change steps

December 10, 2006 by  

Bloggers are increasingly sharing “how-to’s” with concise and focused posts in a Ten Steps kind of format. I find that a mind map will do the same for me but its personalized and integral, making it more valuable than a generic how-to.

I’m more likely to make changes in my work direction if I’m clear about all the problems, decisions and information that I process in the course of a week. A mind map helps me synthesize, clarify and prioritize without using a linear, left-brain approach to taking action. An integral approach to mind mapping makes the entire process more fun and effective. It helps me “see” that all the things that impact me during the week are not as disparate as they seem. Patterns and synchronicity become apparent the more I play around with the mind map.

A few key words lead to a few key clarifying and action statements that set things up and focus me for the upcoming week. These are the four clarifying statements and action steps from this weeks mind map:

1. If I feel anxious and tense about my work (or any part of my life direction), its because my knowledge that I’m relying upon is largely untrue, meaning its “that time again” to clean-out the internal clutter of false assumptions and self-judgment. Cleaning out gives me space for re-creating my personal story. Periodic re-invention is core to my being current, creative and original.

2. I work best in the digital world by trusting my instincts and discernment and focusing my efforts on creativity, simplicity and quality. Online, new models are constantly being introduced and praised as the latest and greatest new thing, but I’ve learned that there’s a tradeoff in time and energy for getting involved, for example, in social networks. SoLopreneurs have great freedom, but do need to manage time and brainwidth; so don’t keep taking more on. Stick to the prioties.

3. When I feel overwhelmed and unfocused, I can look to the cosmos for a perspective and alignment shift.

4. I feel less helpless about the suffering in the world, and more empowered to change it, if I take time every day to meditate from a place of compassion.

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