by Ray DePaola | Aug 10, 2014 | Golfing, Life Coaching
I teed it up recently in the Salem City Championship at Olde Salem Greens, joining forty-three other men and women in the annual tournament. In doing so, I made some discoveries about competition, and learned a lot about myself. Let me start by acknowledging that...
by Ray DePaola | Aug 6, 2014 | Life Coaching
I feel that I’ve set a course, as of late, and I’ve been working more purposefully and with more effect. I still get stuck, like the beginning of last week…but, I still co-launched our Journey of Discovery program (which is All About JOY) with my...
by Ray DePaola | Aug 4, 2014 | Life Coaching
The Journey begins today– You are invited to our Grand Social (Media) Experience! Join me and fellow life coach Jeannine Gury as we Journey to Discover the Joy in Our Lives, using Martha Beck’s The Joy Diet as our Guide. Each week we will explore one chapter of...
by Ray DePaola | Jul 10, 2014 | Life Coaching, Personal Memoir Writing
I have a good friend who is moments away from embarking on something really big. And I am really proud of her. But nervous for her, too. You see, my friend Amanda is setting off to walk her Camino. Some of you may be familiar with the pilgrims’ route el...
by Ray DePaola | Jul 7, 2014 | Life Coaching
Last week I shared Michele Woodward’s post Do What You Love and The Money Won’t Follow. In her article, Woodward takes aim at one of the self-help industry’s hopeful yet clichéd slogans, “Do what you love and the money will follow,” and demonstrates that it is, at...
by Ray DePaola | Jul 2, 2014 | Life Coaching, Meditation
My thoughts lately have been centering in on the idea of success, and where joy and fulfillment rest within that picture. Relatedly, my meditation practice has discussed the often misguided relationship between struggle and worth/success. After meditating tonight, I...
by Ray DePaola | Jun 29, 2014 | Golfing
A GOLFING ATTITUDE This is my first post in an ongoing series that applies coaching attitudes, tools, and techniques to golf. Which, I believe, can be a great metaphor for life. Have you ever been on the first tee and really hopeful to have a...
by Ray DePaola | May 24, 2014 | Life Coaching, Meditation
Cardinal Red, Cardinal Bright, I hear your call in the waning light. Your distinctive whistle heralding your presence; Spied on your perch, a shared allegiance. Comfort and strength, I gain from your sight. I am not alone, forever or tonight. I...
by Ray DePaola | May 18, 2014 | Meditation
The other day I talked about beginning a new 21-Day Mantra Meditation Journey. With my post, I shared a fascinating video that shows how water responds to the Gayatri Mantra. I’ve been continuing on My Mantra Journey and playing with articulating the sensations...
by Ray DePaola | May 14, 2014 | Life Coaching, Meditation
Today I’m beginning a 21-Day Mantra Meditation Journey, The Spirit of Mantra with Deva Premal & Miten. I’ve participated in 21-Day Meditation Challenges, and I’ve enjoyed the experience and benefited from the format. The Mantra practice with...
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