Are you CREATING or CONTROLLING in your life and relationships? Controlling is...Trying to prevent something bad from happening (that might be a feeling or feared outcome)Using consequence to influence rather than inspirationAction born from fearBeing outcome dependentReactiveA contracted stanceOperating from shoulds, ought to's, or have to'sCreating is...Action based on what you want, not what you don't wantInfluencing others with inspiration rather than a consequenceAction born from love, desire, and playEnjoying the processIntentional & ResponsiveAn expansive stanceOperating from "I would love..., [...]

 If you look back at your life, can you see the peaks?  Maybe some fulfilled desires or goals were achieved. Can you see the valleys just as clearly?  The moments of cloud cover, confusion, and forced rest. If you're a high performer - somebody who's used to creating results in your life through action, discipline, and consistency - you're used to the peaks.  Perhaps peak after peak is the most comfortable pace for you. There are goals to [...]