Mike’s Real Estate Show

I sent out a “need” a few months back for folks to contribute to this blog. Barry was one of those who invited me to copy his blog postings and give him attribution which I do here now. His philosophy for life is all about acceptance. Please read on. I’ve dubbed him my “sage of Nashville!”:.. 

“The FourFold Way” I could write a book on this one, but my luck is with me. The book has been written by Angeles Arien. Everything in this book resonates with me and who I strive to be. There are four principles:
- Show up & Be Present - Many people show up but aren’t present - Minds wandering to all the clutter in their worlds. this principle lays the responsibility on me to FIRST show up physically and mentally - Do as I say I will do - Honor my commitments . . . AND be present - Pay attention and be purposeful in my thoughts and actions
- Follow what has heart and meaning - This one is ALL about Personal authenticity. Being true to myself and my own very personal goals and aspirations. Again . . . being purposeful . . . always know why I am doing what I am doing and feeling good about the fact that it is in alignment with my life purpose.
- Tell the truth - Means more than anything to not fool myself . . . to catch myself in non-authentic moments and to “right the ship” . . . This also means to be honest with other people. A person is only as good as his/her word.
- Let go - Don’t obsess about about what woulda, coulda, or shoulda happened . . . Move FORWARD and be easy on myself. Be careful about expectations. If things don’t happens as I expect them to happen, finger pointing and blame won’t improve the outcomes . . . simply move on and move forward.

“in Open Space” - This represents Open Space Technology . . . and again, the book(s) have been written by my Father Harrison Owen. This is mentioned at the end because this one defines my “way”. Again, there are 4 principles:

- Whoever comes is the right people. Every person who crosses my path in life has a purpose. I do not believe in “non-useful” experiences. We are all travelling together on this planet learning from each other and collectively shaping our human experience. Who you hang out with MATTERS. Pay attention to the people in your world ALWAYS. Are they the “right people?”

- Whenever it starts is the right time - Creativity and Spirit don’t watch the clock. This reminds me to PAUSE and to let things happen as they should . . . not to PUSH AND PUSH when just giving a little air and space might do the trick. This is a continual reminder to have patience in a world that seems to be very earnestly in search of immediate gratification always.

- Whatever Happens is the only thing that could have - We’re back to expectations. If you travel through life expecting YOUR agenda to be alignment with everyone else’s agendas always, you’re cruising for a bruising. Yes, it is good to have a well defined goal/purpose as long as your mind remains open as your environment shifts and shapes. Be adaptable and open to new ideas and ways.

- When it is over, it is over . . . This one is the great liberator. Another invitation to let go . . . but it takes things one step further. It gives me the ultimate permission to move on when my work is done. I’ll always remember the line in the movie “Nanny McPhee” “As long as you NEED me, I’ll be here. When you no longer need me but WANT me, I must go away.” (paraphrased)

“!” The exclamation point at the end is intentional. NO EXCUSES! This statement is a statement of my personal “WAY” and the fact that I write it on everything, everywhere is my accountability for myself. Occasionally, someone will notice it and ask . . . I simply say: “This is my mantra for living.”

Best,
Barry Owen

For Real Estate Needs visit www.theowengroup.net
other blog site is www.activerain.com/barryo

Simply & BOLDLY living the FourFold Way in Open Space!