my reflections of my driving behaviour against Kohlberg’s model of ethical decision-making<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s next: Discovering the question<\/h2>\n
I have found many answers over the past year, most of which are related to what you would consider to be \u201cthe meaning of life\u201d. As Douglas Adams infers, finding the answer often highlights what we don\u2019t know about the question. The more you invest in finding the answer, the harder it can be to admit you may not have the \u201cright\u201d question.<\/p>\n
The opportunity then is to let go of needing the answer and just letting life speak. I am naturally curious, even fascinated, about how we all work together and what it could look like to get the most out of life. I believe that in amongst the theology, philosophy and psychology of the world, there is a \u201cUnified Model of Everything\u201d. I believe there is an answer, and that the intent of our life is in discovering the question as it relates to our life.<\/p>\n
If I consider the twelve months ahead, I see three areas of focus. One is to continue to develop my craft in my role as a Management Consultant. A second area is integration of new tools such as the Enneagram personality framework, agile execution of strategy, and the Human Synergistics suite of tools \u2013 all of which I expect to share on this blog.<\/p>\n
The third area of focus is to identify with the feelings behind the Sideways Thoughts. I often question why as a species we invest so much in consumption when we cannot even seem to sort out the basics of living together on this planet. That is a question I can only ask of myself until I am able to look myself in the mirror and respond. Perhaps for the next year, that will be my question to my answer of \u201c42\u201d.<\/p>\n
I write to teach myself, to share with others, and receive feedback along the way. It is my hope that my journey and my Sideways Thoughts add some value and perspective to others participating in this great experiment of life. I also expect you will see in my writing many things I still need to learn.<\/p>\n
Thank you for sharing the journey with me. Your comments and social shares provide encouragement and remind me of the much needed \u201csocial\u201d part of my ongoing social media experiment. I look forward to our next year together, sharing our collective Sideways Thoughts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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