Other Opinions: Imagine a community of people....

BY DR. CHARLES CORAM

June 25, 2009 12:48 pm

— Imagine a community of people where each person outrageously supports others in realizing their dreams and aspirations.
Imagine a community where everyone listens, not only to what you say, but also to what’s behind or underneath that. Everyone is in tune with your voice, your emotions, your energy — everyone is intent on receiving everything you communicate. This is where everyone listens to hear the very best of you, even when you can’t hear it in yourself.
Imagine a community which will remind you of your commitments so you can hold yourself accountable and keep you moving forward toward your dreams and goals. A community of people who remind you of your commitments without judgment when you miss the mark.
Imagine a community of people who are truly curious about your dreams and aspirations, about what it is that makes you tick, what you value, what you are most passionate about in life — a community of people who will help clarify your goals and provide tools for action and learning that lead you towards the life you want.
Imagine a community of people who will absolutely tell you the whole truth about where you are strong and where you sell yourself short — a community that knows you can handle the challenges of life and knows that’s what you want.
Imagine an experience where you finally break free of those limiting beliefs that sabotage you and where those shadows are noticed for what they are. A community where this powerful part of you is called forth and developed into a new set of empowering beliefs about yourself.
Imagine a community where you can experience and develop a new leader within you. A place that is safe to be who you really want to be. Imagine a community where everyone is given a chance to lead to accomplish a shared vision.
Imagine a community which is continually growing by learning from each other and from other communities new ways to create a positive impact in the world. A community that will take ways and traditions from all sources and create its own way, its own traditions — free to find its own truth and way of being in the world.
Imagine a community which is creating a positive impact in the world through its actions.
Are you ready?
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Dr. Charles Coram is a resident of Ottumwa.