Are you inclusive?

Apr 27th, 2011No Comments

Do you allow people in? Do you invite others to be part of what you are doing? Are you open?

Inclusivity is a state of mind. It is born of wanting to share what you are a part of with others. It starts with being willing to allow energy in- with having enough courage to open your heart and allow things in. You have to believe in your survivability. You have to believe that you can manage what you open yourself up to. Then you have no need for defensiveness or exclusivity.

This allows you to be vulnerable and inclusive. You know there is a slight risk, but the connection and the joy of uplifting others is worth it.

Inclusivity is not naive or opening yourself up for the slaughter. You have to be strong and pay attention. You have to use discernment when inviting people. You have to be able to see their intent. You have to determine if they are willing to connect and share. If not, they have no business being there. So being inclusive is being open to people who are willing to be a part of. Some folks are not willing to do this. Best to let them pass by.

Once you allow people in, it is essential to set parameters for the interaction. People are welcome to be part of as long as they stay within the parameters. The parameters keep it safe for everyone involved. Those who are not willing to abide by the parameters are asked to leave. But that was ultimately their choice; they were invited.

Inviting someone to be part of something is the most beautiful gift you could ever offer someone. Are you inclusive?

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Michael Hoffman’s passion is guiding people to connect with their natural gifts. He believes that we all have innate gifts that hugely benefit others and the world when we offer them. The purest example of these gifts is the Native American concept of medicine or the gift you offer your people. Michael defines your medicine or gift as the natural effect you have on other people when your heart is open. Unfortunately, the demands of our current culture to comply and fit in often distract people away from their inherent gifts and the natural expression of their being. Michael believes many of us have forgotten our dreams and what we are about. This sadly results in a loss of purpose, passion, and vitality. As an innate gift specialist, Michael offers retreats, classes, and individual sessions to allow people to reclaim their natural gifts. These venues allow people to identify, awaken, and offer their gifts. This experiential work incorporates Zen thought, Native American ceremony, rites-of-passage, and releasing limiting belief systems. Michael also maintains his meta blog to provide knowledge, skills, and awareness for unfolding your natural gifts. He is currently compiling this knowledge and research into a college class and book. Michael earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1987 and Master of Social Work in 1996. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. In addition to his formal education, Michael studied and apprenticed with a Zen Master and spiritual teacher for 22 years to learn how to guide people to understand themselves. He has worked with people professionally since 1986 as a psychotherapist and teacher. Michael currently resides in Oceanside, California.

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