I'm back in DC for a week - time to switch off normal life and take time out to read and write - it feels like 'renewal' time. I've had much to provoke thought in recent days:
- a coaching workshop where Sir John Whitmore described one of the roles of coaching - essentially to inject conscience into business - it was fascinating to hear him dismiss capitalism as failed and certainly not a 'final' economic system
- at the same workshop, Carol Wilson described the excitement of working for Sir Richard Branson some years back - a culture of empowerment, taking risks, encouraging mistakes as part of progress etc.
- then a 'Christopher Howard' weekend which inspired a room of 1200 people to overcome limiting beliefs; to believe they can succeed at their dreams. Some beautiful and powerful music accompanied key moments,including a favourite of mine from http://www.theinterviewwithgod.com/.
And now, in DC, I am being inspired by books I am reading and intrigued by newspapers I glance at. People around the world hold all Americans accountable for what they see as a huge mess, but in minutes, it is clear that many disagree profoundly with the actions of their government. An example, from today's USA Today: a full page advert for a campaign to drive out the Bush regime... protests across the country on 5 October, organised by http://www.worldcantwait.org/. At this website, I am fascinated to learn about the Bush Crimes Commission which is calling for public events to expose and denounce the Bush administration's war crimes and crimes against humanity. Strong words, and comforting - regardless of my views on Bush, it is good to recognise that people here can, and do, dissent and that they have the time, inclination and energy to campaign for things they believe in.
This is a good time for me...
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