Finding Your Harbour

Seneca said, "If a man knows not what harbour he seeks, any wind is the right wind." I may be stating the obvious, but I suggest that he is speaking to the vital importance of Purpose. Having a clear idea on our port of destination matters.

This holds true for the short, medium and long term, I offer. What is our own endgame in the infinite game? What is our own sense of Just Cause? What matters most to us in moving the needle onwards, while realizing the path towards same demands both Flexibility and Steadfastness in beautiful combination? By the way, water possesses both of these Strengths but knows where it is ultimately headed. So, what is our own water-like destination that we are intent on moving towards with such Flexibility and Steadfastness?

The Harbour Entrance

In For What Do You Stand, we looked at Acceptance, Accountability and Authenticity as forces for exploring same. With that in mind and heart, I suggest that that to which I have discerned and decided to hold myself authentically accountable ... includes these two fundamental, pillar-like beliefs as the twin sides of my harbour entrance:

• I humbly believe and contend that the human Soul is noble by birthright... in potential. I choose to believe in, explore around and advance on same.
• I humbly believe and contend that Humans Together Strong is my Just Cause and deepest sense of meaning. Again, I choose to believe in, explore around and advance on same.

These twin pillars, these twin sides of my harbour entrance... they guide my path. They are for which I soulfully choose to stand and set sail towards... personally and professionally, locally and globally, individually and organizationally. They are my Curiosity... my work and Service.

Given these two pillars... in this special issue of Aim High, I offer up our most recent shows with TUGtv, including:

#hUmaNITY

• ... with Zheng Li and Russell Zehtab and yours truly holding vibrant conversation around the upcoming 6th Season of The Show... talking being human and of Service in the world... with wonderful guests ahead. We invite you to check it out. ??

Talk Reel

• ... with Elaine Dunphy and Christine C.Ayling and yours truly engaging cool conversation around self care with Meghan Légère ... with some real "doozies" of gems of thought cropping up throughout. Engage and enjoy!

These shows hold to my two pillars in that they explore the importance of taking care of ourselves, and others... and the Nobility of being human in the world. They are an integral part of my work around Character.

Locating Your Harbour

Where is your harbour entrance? Beyond exploring and advancing Character, and part of it even, is exploring and advancing on Purpose. I have written before on Purpose and Integrity... and the Matter of Purpose... and the Purpose of Purpose. Indeed, I see the forces of Character, Purpose and Unity inherently connected and intertwined... and necessary for a better world and future. I think it more than important to explore this thing called Purpose... in large part, because of that... and for our own selves... including our Strength and Happiness.

That said, my humble encouragement centers around us each taking the time to reflect on same, diving into the links provided, practicing Candor with ourselves, and finding our harbour.

Peace, Justice and Unity...

Barry Lewis Green, aka The Unity Guy with Epic Engage

• I am an Educator, Speaker, Coach, Author and Creator helping Educators, Entrepreneurs and Emerging Leaders lead for a better world with Character, Purpose and Unity. I help advance Character, Purpose and Unity as forces for that better world. In so doing, I bring my work as Master Facilitator with the Virtues Project? ... my experience as a Certified Facilitator with Personality Dimensions? ... and my Service as a Facilitator with the Ruhi Institute and as Practitioner of the work of What Color is Your Parachute? since 1982.
• I invite you to check out Character, Leadership and Education...
• ... and The Humanity Map...
• ... and TUGtv...
• ... and The #hUmaNITY Podcast ... officially launching in October 2024...
• ... and The Epic Entrepreneurial Assessment...
• ... and The Epic Engage Onesheet...
• ... and my services forward. I and we serve...

• "I had the distinct pleasure of being in an audience in Montreal with Barry Lewis Green on the stage. Quite simply, Barry absolutely captivated us with his talent, his message, and his heart. The feeling of Unity that Barry created in the room that day was extraordinary. I absolutely recommend him for your meeting or event." --- Joe Calloway

• "The Mount Pearl Paradise Chamber of Commerce were fortunate enough to have Barry Lewis Green as a presenter for a Webinar Series we recently offered. He was so engaged with his audience and made everyone feel valued. He brought excitement and energy to our session and certainly shared his passion and knowledge with us. We will certainly be having Barry back for another series. Thanks Barry for being so professional." - Wanda Palmer

• "Barry has a presence...I have known of Barry’s work for many years but have gotten to know him as a friend and colleague within the past five. Whether it be in person or during a presentation, he has the uncanny ability to pull on all of your emotions while driving home key messages that provide personal clarity. Barry’s presentation skills can be explained as ‘heavy metal hits’ meets ‘folk tunes’ meets ‘sounds of nature’. He has an arsenal of skills that is quite eclectic. As a Master Facilitator for The Virtues Project and several other impactful programs, he combines a wealth of knowledge with his own extensive library of content creations. He is highly respected and well-connected within the speaking and social action communities. Barry is a true champion of character leadership. He ‘talks the talk’ and ‘walks the walk’. He approaches each and every interaction with passion and ZEAL! I highly recommend reaching out to Barry for collaboration opportunities." - Trent Langdon

• "The most learned or experienced person is not always the one who helps us grow and thrive. We all grow and thrive with those who ask the important questions in a loving and Noble manner - with the patience to allow our thinking to unfold, our feelings to emerge and our spirits to soar. This is what being in the same space with Barry is like. Working with Barry on #hUmaNITY is such a joy. I feel the excitement of standing before a blank canvas at the beginning of every gathering, exploring the depths of our creative energies throughout the conversations shared, and emerging at the end with a piece that I could not have painted singularly even on my best days. That is what conversations with Barry feels like. He is organized and efficient. Fearless and Bold. Lives with arms wide open.... and has the best questions (which begin with "I wonder....") asked in a most inclusive manner within a safe space that I often forget we are recording and that others will be witnessing our responses." - Russell Zehtab

• "Barry is compassionately honest. He has the talent to say what needs to be said in a way that people "get" it. His honesty and intelligence come through whether he is presenting on stage or just hanging out with friends. And...have you heard him sing? Man... he has a set of lungs that can wail a tune. Talented, smart and funny, when he takes the stage, he commands the stage." - Lea Brovedani

• "It takes immense strength of character to insistently amplify the goodness of every individual whose destiny crosses path with one’s own, no matter how briefly. This is who Barry is. The precious gift of Barry’s faith in you compels an irrepressible desire to show up as the best version of yourself. And in a world aching for radical hope and pragmatic wisdom, Barry is the gentle torch bearer whose light is constant amidst the maelstrom of fads. Should you then find your path intersecting with Barry’s, pause for a while in his companionship, and make space for the gift of his life-changing attention. I know because I paused. Barry, my heart continues to expand with immense gratitude for your indescribable presence. And this gift of an expanding heart, is priceless ??" - Dr. Roslina Chai