1. LIVING AN INSPIRED LIFE Being Peace & Joy INTENTIONAL CHOOSING A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE Tacoma Health Information Association Thursday, FEBRUARY 19 th, 2015 by Ghasem Nahvipour President and CEO Comprehensive Life Resources Ghasem@cmhshare.org 253-666-3496

2. How Do I Know I Have Inner Peace Signs of Inner Peace Think and speak spontaneously from our true, divine self and our values rather than from fears, anxiety and guilt based on past experiences Ability to be fully present and enjoy each moment A loss of interest in judging self & other people A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others A loss of interest in conflict A loss of ability of worry or anxiety Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation Contented feelings of connectedness with self, others & nature Frequent smiling An increasing tendency to allow things to happen rather than make them happen An increased susceptibility to love extended by others and the uncontrollable urge to extend it

3. INTENTIONAL LIVING Awareness without Judgment Awareness without Judgment Acceptance without Judgment Acceptance without Judgment Action Aligned with Divine Self Attune (Observe without Judgment) Thoughts Feelings Behaviors Breathing Meditating Reflection Prayer Inner Joy Inner Peace Physical Well-Being Acknowledge Allow Giving Forgiveness Love/compassion Speaking Listening Trust Trust Trust Trust Trust Trust

4. LIVING AN INSPIRED LIFE Open to new ideas and experiences. OPEN AND RECEPTIVE FLEXIBLE Mastery of Language FOCUSED ON THE GREATER GOOD OF OTHERS, TEAM AND ORGANIZATION. ETHICAL INTEGRITY FREE TO GIVE AND RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITH GRACE AND INTEGRITY. MANAGING SELF AND RELATIONSHIPS EFFECTIVELY WITH GRACE AND INTEGRITY. Able to adjust mindset and trying a different ways to do things. Less is more: Listen with love and speak with respect This involves an understanding that team members generate synergy that takes the team and the organization to new levels. This in turn leads to growth that takes the individual to new levels. Doing the right thing is top priority. To be counted on to live and act in accordance with our shared values, leads to being reliable. Able to take and make suggestions. Understand others freedom to express difference of opinions in constructive ways. This involves a greater understanding of self in relation to connecting with others and communicating in a way that shows respect of self and others. A gift to yourself and others FORGIVENESS

5. I feel connected when I… Listen to and hear others without judgment Speak with respect and authenticity Love and care for others unconditionally Feel with my heart Know with my inner knowing (Wisdom) Trust and Connection The Foundation of Any Deep and Meaningful Relationship

6. I feel TRUST when I am… Transparent with self and others Responsive to my needs and other’s needs Use care with my interactions Sincere and genuine with the highest integrity Trustworthy Trust and Connection The Foundation of Any Deep and Meaningful Relationship

10. At the same time you are also willing freely to detach yourself from the expectations of receiving what you are giving. THE LAW OF GIVING AND RECEIVING “Knowing when you give, you shall receive.” “Detach from the expectations of receiving.” In order to receive anything in life you are willing freely to give self/others what you desire to receive. AND

12. TH E 9 OF A s, CONNECTIO N AND EMPATHY. GIVE YOUR A s AWAY... 1.Awareness 2.Acknowledgement 3.Acceptance 4.Appreciation 5.Action align with... 6.Allow 7.Attune 8.Apologize 9.Amend

13. MOVING FROM THE WORLD OF TO C s, OF IS A CONSCIOUS CHOICE Confrontational Controversial Confusing Comparing Contradictory Competing Complex TH E WORL D E s, Ethical Empathetic Enthusiastic Energetic Effective Efficient Entertaining

14. Intentional LISTENING, SEEING, AND SPEAKING LISTEN SEE SPEAK with ears of acceptance. through eyes of compassion. with the language of love.

16. LIFE CONNECTING COMMUNICATION PROCESS. 1.The CONCRETE ACTIONS we observe that affect our well-being (observations). 2.How we FEEL in a relationship to what we observe feeling. 3.The NEEDS, VALUES, DESIRES, etc. that create our feelings (needs). 4.The CONCRETE ACTIONS we REQUEST in order to enrich our lives.

17. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF YOU DON’T KNOW, YOU DONT KNOW.... AND ACCESS TO THIS WORLD IS THROUGH CONVERSATION AND RECEIVING/GIVING FEEDBACK. WHAT YOU KNOW, YOU DON’T KNOW. WHAT YOU KNOW, YOU DON’T KNOW. WHAT YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW, YOU KNOW. (Infinite)

20. INTENTIONAL LIVING Awareness without Judgment Awareness without Judgment Acceptance without Judgment Acceptance without Judgment Action Aligned with Divine Self Attune (Observe without Judgment) Thoughts Feelings Behaviors Breathing Meditating Reflection Prayer Inner Joy Inner Peace Physical Well-Being Acknowledge Allow Giving Forgiveness Love/compassion Speaking Listening Trust Trust Trust Trust Trust Trust