In the November 2004 Newsletter:
Allow Prosperity to Find You / Practical Pointers / 11th Practice
Events / Good News

Has this ever happened to you?

With the pending availability of my book in December, I should feel like an expectant mother about to give birth. Yet, rather than allowing my heart to sing out in ecstasy, I have been bogged down directing the ‘tasks’ related to the delivery.

My head (the rational, task master) had once more given no time to my heart (the passionate, creative side) to influence the journey. Why wasn’t I using the 2nd Practice of Prosperity — the Polarity Strategy — to assimilate disparate parts of self into wholeness and balance in life? (See the February 2004 Newsletter for more on this.)

Then serendipity arrived. On a power hike this morning in between working diligently to cross off tasks from my to-do list, the sun began to shine again and I met Ellie Sciarra, the tap dancer featured in Pursuit of Passionate Purpose. She reminded me (and now I am reminding you) about allowing the heart to sing and the soul to dance joyfully:

“Release the project to the universe. Help is on the way from people you don’t even know will help.”

What do YOU need to let go of so you can allow prosperity — and what you really want — to find you? Persistence (discussed in the August 2004 Newsletter) must be balanced with allowing. Then I thought about Chapter 10 on the Allowing Strategy:

• Effective Passionate Pursuers are flexible, open to possibilities, and receptive to options along the way, yet hold firm to the broad intention and pursue it persistently.
• Stop trying to control uncontrollable elements in your journey to reach the purpose. You may be surprised at what your creativity and serendipity deliver.

Practical Pointers

Here are a few of the many proven suggestions on the “Allowing Strategy” found in Pursuit of Passionate Purpose:

• Broaden. While following your plan, allow the path toward your purpose to unfold. Don’t be vested in the exact outcome, but be committed to a broader intention.
• Trust. Have faith that that the Universe, God, or your spiritual protectors, whatever wording works for you, will not leave you now.
• Accept. Be open to serendipity and help from others.

11th Practice of Prosperity

Effective Passionate Pursuers follow the 11th Practice of Prosperity: “Use the Allowing Strategy to be clear on what you want and allow how you get it to unfold.”

Recall that over this year in monthly installments, this newsletter is highlighting each of the “12 Practices of Prosperity” described in my presentations, consulting, coaching, products, and soon-to-be available book, Pursuit of Passionate Purpose. What do I mean by prosperity? All that you want in work and life — real rewards of meaning, satisfaction, results, financial gain, and more.

Let’s Help Each Other

FREE NEWSLETTERS. The first ten “Practices of Prosperity,” highlighted in my earlier 2004 newsletters, are posted at my website: www.pursuitofpassionatepurpose.com.

MORE HELP IS HERE. Pursuit of Passionate Purpose: Success Strategies for a Rewarding Personal and Business Life — available Dec. 2004 from John Wiley & Sons and wherever books are sold — includes an entire chapter exploring how to allow. Give yourself a New Year’s gift and lock in the pre-order discounted rate by ordering now at: www.pursuitofpassionatepurpose.com.

SPREAD THE NEWS to others who might benefit. Do you know of people and organizations that need a supercharge on how to successfully pursue prosperity and real rewards in life? This work is important to individuals and organizations, large and small. The “Pursuit of Passionate Purpose” approach is proven to create results in marketing, strategic planning, organization development, and more. This message can be delivered in meetings, conferences, and projects.

FREE CONSULTING / SPEAKING OFFER. I reserve a certain number of pro-bono days of consulting and speaking on my schedule for qualified non-profit organizations. If you know of an organization that needs help, please contact me.

A Sampling of 2005 Events

Sunday, January 9, 2005. A “Pursuit of Passionate Purpose” Celebration Party will be hosted by the City Club of Boulder, CO from 2-5 PM at the Highlands Mansion at 9th and Arapahoe. Theresa will make a presentation at 3 PM and thank all those who have helped. You are invited to join in the fun. RSVP to tms@tmsworld.com.

January 12 or 13, 2005. Interactive workshop on “Pursuit of Passionate Purpose” and book signing as part of the Professional Pursuits Series at the Tattered Cover Bookstore in Lower Downtown of Denver, CO at 5:30 PM. Free and open to the public. More details will follow.

Life is Short. Begin Now

Don’t just wish for a prosperous 2004. TAKE ACTION! Remember to reduce resistance and accept alternative ways to get what you really want. Let Technology and Management Solutions, the catalyst for your extraordinary results, help you and your organization thrive.

Letting go and going with the flow,
Theresa M. Szczurek, Ph.D.
CEO, entrepreneur, and author

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