Embodied Leadership – Passion
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Second in a series
As a society, we value knowledge and information, which requires us to exist more in our heads than in our bodies. This causes us to focus on external results, rather than an internal view. Thus, we can get overly involved with affirming ourselves through our accomplishments, comparisons, and the opinions of others.
Embodied Leadership invites you to reverse this perspective and operate from a place of wisdom, peace, passion and purpose. Through practice you can create balanced movement between external and internal worlds.
There are five main principles of Embodied Leadership: Presence, Passion, Purpose, Partnership and Practice. Last month, we began with the first principle, Presence and Presencing. Presencing was introduced by Otto Scharmer from MIT. It means to be present and sensing by practicing “open mind, open heart, and open will.”
This month we are reviewing “open heart” practices to arrive at our second principle, Passion. Research from scientific evidence proves the importance of this position. In fact, the Institute of HeartMath uses instruments to measure the impact of one’s energy. They find when a person’s heart is open and available, their energy extends 8 feet beyond the body. This is far more impactful than when a person is closed, judgmental, cynical or fearful.
Further support comes from the Chinese proverb that states: “Nothing in the world is accomplished without passion.” And quantum physics has brought awareness to the fact that thoughts and emotions are energy. Therefore, this leads us to understand that heart-centered intentions can improve our effectiveness in both work and life.
How do we do this? I take the lead from my experience as a ballroom dance instructor, one of my passions. Often called “emotion in motion,” dance is a beautiful expression of passion, especially when combined with inspiring music. Sound improves whole-body connection and stimulates our heart. Further studies show that opening the heart improves brain function and overall strength. This is clearly demonstrated in dance.
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Read the full article at: http://edgemagazine.net/2012/04/embodied-leadership-passion/
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