Tonight I’m looking forward to the finals of the college basketball tournament although my team, Cal, didn’t even make the tournament. I get so into it when they win and disappointed when they lose. In spite of what is going on in the world and in my life with all my commitments and relationships I take time out by going to an occasional sporting event or watching a game on TV. In some ways it reminds of my youth.

I also love to play sports and love to compete. People have said to me , ” Mark you’re too competetive”. I think about that comment sometimes defensively but have always felt that competition brings out the best in me. It brings me to an edge and new level of consciousness. And then in one of my many readings I came across the origin of the word competition. Its latin form is “compere” which means to seek together…and now I look at competition in this empowering way.

Competition is a way to seek together excellence in our lives and in others. Competition brings you into the moment, into the present and expands your consciousness. The ability to focus is a gift and as we are able to go to deeper levels our experience of everything around us shifts. Starting your day with intention and focus by sitting silently for a while is a step in the right direction. On my website in the Leadership section there are two different articles that you might find useful. Start Your Day on Your Terms is one of them and the other is on Meditation. Give yourself the edge. Take a look at the articles.
Let me know what you think.

JOURNEY ON

MARK

JOURNEY ON is a blog dedicated to personal and professional development. Mark Susnow, an executive and life coach, inspires others to experience more fulfillment and success in their life. A former trial attorney for 30 years and musician, he integrates what it takes to be successful in the world with the inner wisdom unfolded to him through years of yoga and meditation. He also publishes, Letters on Life, an inspirational ezine. His articles reflect this journey in an inspirational and motivational way. http://www.inspirepossibility.com

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