I am a woman in the service industry, as are most of my clients, colleagues, friends and family so I am moved by the concept of giving and receiving. I have been focusing on the feeling that I cultivate when I am being of service. As a professional consultant, I am often called to be a diplomat or, as I like to say I’m the elephant woman. “There is an elephant in the room and we’re going to figure out how to get him out.” In addition to diplomacy, clearly problem solving is creating a new avenue where one didn’t exist before. I have been honing this skill for 15 years and it’s brought an amazing outcome, big picture vision building skills. I have to admit that I am still being very clear about the goal, the mission and that all elements that are supporting and growing this process remain. It is often a humbling experience to realize that there is movement or there are results where one did not exist before and this is a result of a partnership that I create with my client. It is such a reward to have the outcome being realized and being present in every moment leading to that time, and the following are some of the factors that I must be mindful of in order to create this bubble of catalyzed intention!
1) Always doing my best.
Sometimes I have good days, and there are challenging days and experiences as well. My process is one of being as focused on self-care and self-support as much as possible so I can be the best in my role. I have a few tricks for sleep debt, puffy eyes, and…well you get the idea!
2) Staying grateful for all of the assets that are present.
I was representing the clinic for an event with the Executive Director and I forgot the clipboard! I don’t like to panic, and usually I take a moment and think about the lesson that I needed to learn in the moment (Get really colorful clipboards!). I adapted, and now know that large magazine will serve as a mini-clipboard in a pinch.
3) Focus on the solutions in each and every scenario and positively so!
If you pay attention to all that you are not happy about the rest of what is working seems to shrink in comparison. This is a tool of drawing boundaries and being realistic and present with what is happening…’cause being stuck on what you want is not going to bring it to you. Being present to the solution will bring an even more amazing outcome, I have discovered…the journey is just as important as the destination young paduans!
4) Don’t take anything personally (and if you do, you’re really not focusing on what your role is being of service Period).
Don’t get me wrong, it is not an always perfect day, or an ideal outcome. However, the progress is definite and the action is happening so you are being in the right place. I ask a few questions when a situation like this arises including; Have I done all that I can do? Is there anything I’ve left un-done that I can do to solve this problem? If the answer is no, then you’re golden on your path and totally complete with the right intention in, right action, while having a right livelihood. I’ll be speaking a little more about debt vs. gratitude next time.
Micaela Cordoba is also the Patient & Community Relations Coordinator for the California Community Clinic for Acupuncture (CCCA) www.ccc-a.us http://on.fb.me/CCCALS
Metaphysician & Traditional Healer 