http://employeenext.com/blog7 Thoughts on Creating Joy and Fulfillment at Work - by T. E. Boatright Tue, 19 May 2009 12:50:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en January 2009.  A month of hope, an inauguration coming, the beginning of a huge and wonderful shift towards love and kindess in our country and the world.  I am so excited to be able to watch and learn as the year begins. Yet, at the same time, I believe that this ... http://employeenext.com/blog7/2009/01/11/season-of-hope/ This is a great interview given by Barack Obama in 2004 when he was running for the US Senate.  I am filled with hope and gratitude that a man with his honest and true spiritual beliefs will be our next President.  This post gives great insight into his character and ... http://employeenext.com/blog7/2008/12/08/sunday-inspirtuition-obama-on-spirituality/ Check it out, wonderful political (and other commentary) -- very thoughtful posts that are important to consider as we approach Election Day. Riding on Dragons This may be the most important election any of us ever vote in -- certainly the most important election in my lifetime so far.  Dick's perceptions, while ... http://employeenext.com/blog7/2008/10/27/riding-on-dragons-dick-richard-launches-his-new-blog/ I am strongly resisting the temptation to get political in my comments on the blog with everything going on in our world lately, but perhaps I can let this story speak for me.  Faith.  We all need faith.  Trust in God, there is a plan, faith in the essential goodness ... http://employeenext.com/blog7/2008/10/02/god-versus-science/ I have just finished spending the weekend on retreat with some of my favorite friends.  These are people who I don't always socialize with but we are like-minded, in the way we live our spiritual and emotional journeys.  One of the greatest gifts of these times together is the authentic ... http://employeenext.com/blog7/2008/08/31/sunday-inspirtuitions-living-from-within/ I've been thinking about fear lately and how it can affect my perception of reality. The genesis for this has been some developments at work that have changed the order of things. These changes could very well be wonderful with excellent outcomes for many. But it's change, ... http://employeenext.com/blog7/2008/07/07/fear-and-change-choosing-my-perception/ I saw this video and just couldn't believe it. Gave me a totally different "perception" of all life and the possibilities of the different forms of intelligence in our world. We all accept that dolphins have a language and a higher form of intelligence. Those of us who love ... http://employeenext.com/blog7/2008/05/04/elephants-are-just-like-us/ This is wonderful -- what a testament to gratitude, love, and the power of the spirit. http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=ithct48cqw http://employeenext.com/blog7/2008/02/14/randy-pausch-last-lecture-on-oprah/ Often I find myself on airplanes and in airports. I love to watch people and try to detach from what I am seeing, play the role of the neutral observer. Try to clear my mind of all judgment (notice I said TRY) and just watch, as if life ... http://employeenext.com/blog7/2008/02/08/tiny-points-of-light/ Over the years of my career, being a goal oriented sort of person, I set career goals for myself that were often aggressive, and specific. I'd compare myself to my peers (whom I often viewed as competitors) to determine where I thought I needed to go. Frequently, those ... http://employeenext.com/blog7/2008/01/04/cease-fighting-and-get-in-the-flow/