Synergy is defined as using combined efforts to produce something greater than what each individual can produce. Generally speaking, this occurs when two individuals willingly bounce ideas between each other causing an energetic exchange which generates an improved creation. When this type of an exchange is working, both individuals feel empowered. There is a sense of momentum, just like the energy produced in a tennis game as the ball gains speed and force as it goes from one side to the other. This kind of creative collaboration is used in business all the time. You also see it in the arts where collaboration between writers, musicians, actors, and artists enhance artistic work.

There is another kind of synergy that is caused by an irritant. Someone pokes at your idea or way of thinking. If you get defensive, you can become entrenched in your idea because of ego and fear. You may think this idea has been working just fine, so why change. You become blinded to any changes. You may be stifling your creative development because your mind has closed to alternatives.

However, if you are open to a nudge to your belief system, there is a possibility for inspiration. The prod becomes the opposing side to bounce the ideas and spiral your creativity upward – Synergy.

Centered Action

Instead of being irritated by someone that is pushing your buttons by questioning your ideas, open your mind to the possibility of a change in the way you reason. Every idea we have eventually becomes a stale idea that needs to be re-examined. You may have to get rid of some of your best ideas – especially if they aren’t working. And how do you know that your ideas are not working? Ideas manifest as results. And, if you are not getting your intended results, what you are thinking or doing isn’t working.

In your business and personal life ask yourself: What is my intention and is that being fulfilled? What changes do I need to make?

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Keep the Faith, Clean up the messes in Your Path, Give to Someone Else,

And Be Your Most Magnificent Self…

Jody D.