The Resolutionary

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Hello Friends -

I am very pleased to bring you this brief Valentine's Day message of beauty, relationship and connection. For those of you stirred by poetry here's something for you to think about:

BEAUTY

What is real beauty, what has that sheen
More likely in nature, than some man-made machine
A sense of aliveness, its authenticity projected
Poised and assured, not often dejected

Proud with resolve, on a path with a mission
Steadfast and earnest, no sense of contrition
Telling its truth, without compromise
Pure as the moon, sundown or sunrise

It moves like a cat, stealth and feline
Scent like a rose, smooth like fine wine
No unclear vibration comes from this source
So sure of itself, there's never remorse

Draws all with attraction, it is it's own source
Always has the answer's, with a sense of "of course"
Clear about values, what's "wrong," or what's "right"
And when there's uncertainty, at least there's insight

A pleasure to be with, a thrill to observe
Not often can you say, it's lost its nerve
Exciting to chronicle the wisdom it holds
Lessons forthcoming to help you grow old

No need for seeking, its presence enough
It's pure, in the moment, strong and not tough
There to admire, does not need your "yes"
Its being inspires, that you must confess

Not easily captured, you cannot subdue
Plugged into its own well, it drinks its own brew
Honor its being, just let it flow
Slip into its character, that will help you grow

Don't try to be it, just model the essence
Try to be like it, and its holy presence
Take on its freedom, and self assured ways
Beauty's your beacon in a world filled with haze.

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Speaking of Valentines day, and perfectly congruent, I have a few events coming up that may interest you. Somewhat out of the ordinary for me given my business and organizational orientation over the past few years I will be doing a series of programs in Ft. Lauderdale over the next few weeks. My friend and colleague Shannon Burnett has been growing her "Conscious Living Partnership" on a much needed in the world fast track. Last year I was pleased to advise her during the acquisition of the "Expo Of Heart." She asked me to present a couple of workshops and I was more than pleased to say yes. The Expo programs will be followed up with a week-end program. This will be a follow-up to the highly successful week-end program I did in Melbourne, FL in September. Shannon's vision includes developing standards for what it means to have Conscious-Living-Partnerships. That is something I can get behind whole heartedly. These events will lead to another "Becoming A Resolutionary" twelve week virtual program beginning March 21. Links below.

Feb 24: Ft. Lauderdale, Expo of Heart, www.expoofheart.com for schedule and details

March 1-2: Ft. Lauderdale, Building Trust and Sustainable Collaboration, www.consciouslivingpartnership.com

March 21: Becoming A Resolutionary II, www.ResolutionWorks.com

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COLLABORATE 2.0

Two weeks ago two cases of my new book "Collaborate 2.0" arrived. The more I speak to people about the topic the more convinced I become that the book is being released into the need many people have. I am excited to be able to share the useful tools in the book. Two intersecting phenomenon are present in today's workplace: Global / Virtual teams and growing Open Work (working from home) arrangements. Given these two trends we all seem to be dealing with making technology choices and, if we are smart, realizing that it takes becoming a more "Conscious Communicator" if you want others to hear and be influenced by your messages. To put that in practical terms: you must become creative when the high touch of face to face communication is missing. So if you are finding yourself challenged and want to know more about the world you are operating in this would be a good resource for you. You can find "Collaboration 2.0" at www.happyabout.info/collaboration2.0.php and you can Join the Collaboration 2.0 Community and access the full book content at http://book20.collaborate.com. Thanks and kudos to my co-author David Coleman (www.collaborate.com) for being so knowledgeable about the technology and process parts of the book, and for asking me to share on the interpersonal communication side.

David and I will be doing a day long program on April 22 at a Silicon Valley location, resolutionworks@msn.com for details.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Stewart

Stewart L. Levine, Esq., Resolutionary

Author: Getting to Resolution

The Book of Agreement

The Cycle of Resolution in The Change Handbook

NEW: Collaboration 2.0

www.happyabout.info/collaboration2.0.php

Join the Collaboration 2.0 Community and access the full book content at

http://book20.collaborate.com

www.ResolutionWorks.com