Pay It Forward
Tom Griffin
Helping Phoenix Fly. As a mentor and coach I help people who are going through extraordinary things, achieve extraordinary things. As a writer I explore what it is to be a conscious being, being conscious.
In this edition we return to 'Touching Eternity' to share a most beautiful story that brought to life the primary insight I seek to share with others.
The best way to achieve the life you'd love to live, is to help others achieve theirs.
It's the story behind this image:
So let me share that story with you, along with the Thought Experiment that was the genesis of this story's truly wonderful outcome.
There's also a story for you subconscious minded included at the end!
So many stories in just one newsletter! Enjoy.
Here's what's in this edition:
I have a confession
When I decided to move away from the corporate environment it was the confession I share in this video that was the tipping point.
It inspired me to fully commit to the helping of others through my writing and creative work, recognising that this path would lead me to a life of meaning, purpose and true value I longed to live.
It's theme, and the events of the last few days, have re-energised that emancipating way of life for me, as I hope it will for you too.
Pay It Forward
The more you help others, you the more you help yourself.
That was single greatest insight that shone like a beacon light in my recovery from addiction and suicidal ideation.
It saved my life.
Sharing with others what I was learning on my own stumbling path, and seeing how it was helping them, gave me glimpses through to a life that was worth the living.
Over time those glimpses became a way of seeing myself with eyes that were able to love what they saw.
And the more I helped others the more my life became this life I love to live today.
Part of this unfolding story included a very dear young friend, and an extraordinarily talented musician, Tim Block.
Let me tell you that story.
The plot line pivots a few years back, when I had the honour of helping Tim as his life turned inward on itself and threatened to implode.
And the story’s denouement happened just a few days ago, when I had the even greater honour of being on the receiving end of Tim’s helping hand reaching back to me.
It was the reciprocal act of kindness that had it genesis many years ago.
(TO SAVE SPACE HERE CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO GO TO THE FULL STORY WITH ITS ACCOMPANYING VIDEO)
Create What You Receive
This story for your subconscious mind will take you on a deep dive guided reflection into a vicarious experience of just how beautiful it is when you help others and then feel the helping hands of others reaching back to you.
Find yourself a space where you won't be disturbed for the next 10 minutes, put on some headphones and enjoy the ride.
It is sublimely beautiful.
Free Pass
The insights shared here come together in one of the micro courses on my website. If you want to explore this Thought Experiment in the lab of your own life. Click on the link and scroll down to the course (its the first one).
An Invitation to work with me...
I work with entrepreneurs, business owners & leaders and others who've achieved extraordinary things, but for whom, despite all their success, life has lost its meaning and purpose.
Through my work as a coaching, I help these extraordinary people use the challenges and obstacles, opportunities and fears they have right now, as the keys that unlock the rewarding and fulfilling life they’d love to be living.
Central to my approach is what I call Phoenix Rising which you can learn more about here.
Please feel free to DM me for more information on how it works, or simply set up a conversation by using the link below. It will be a pleasure to help you in any way I can.
Help Others
If you are find this edition of Touching Eternity provocative and stimulating and would like to help others who may find value in what I share, please do use the link below to share with them.
Many thanks and have a lovely day,