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STEVE JOBS – DREAM WEAVER – HIS LEGACY IN MY LIFE

Isolde — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:55:00 +0000

In 1980 or there abouts when I was a teenager in Dublin, Ireland, my eldest sister, Jennifer, wanted to go to the University of London in England to do a Masters degree in ergonomics. There was nowhere in Ireland to study this and our only choice was London. But we could not afford it. So, together as family, we researched all the big company’s in Ireland who had money and drafted a letter to them asking to help send my sister to university. Because I had learnt to type by that point, I was elected to type the many letters to send to every successful company working in Ireland. Believe me it was a lot of letters to type. There were a lot of no replies, a lot of rejections but a few companies did reply offering to help. One of those companies was Apple – they had a factory in Ireland. I think this was in the early 80′s.

I addressed the letter to Steve Jobs. He replied and said he would help. Not only did he help but he also gave us our first computer, our first printer. We named our dog after him – Ula – which means apple in Gaelic. He had a huge impact on my life to do with following one’s dreams and the generosity of spirit that is necessary in fulfilling them.

I heard today that he was just 56 years old when he passed. My sister is now 53 years old. Steve was in his mid twenties when he said “Sure, what do you need?” to my family. He was in his twenties!!!! He was not a multi-millionaire – he just believed in following dreams. He was following his dream and also helping others follow theirs. There was no ego in it, no pay off for him. There was nothing my sister had to do, nothing we had to prove.

I have only ever had a Mac computer since then but more importantly I promised myself I would follow my dreams and support others in following their dreams.

He had a huge impact on me then but realising that he was just a few years older than my sister when he helped us… well I am blown away. It’s seems so surprising to me not that he was so successful, rich, creative or visionary but that consistently, from an early age, he was so generous of spirit and deed.

Deep bow.

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Isolde — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:38:28 +0000

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Change… one step at a time

Isolde — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:49:01 +0000

Here’s a quote I read recently and want to share with you now:-

“When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn’t change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change my town and as an older man, I tried to change my family. Now, as an old man, I realize the only thing I can change is myself, and suddenly I realized that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an impact on my family. My family and I could have made an impact on our town. Their impact could indeed have changed the nation and I could indeed have changed the world.”

Unknown Monk
1100AD

Most people I work with who are excited about change in their life also experience being overwhelmed by the thought of what that change involves. When I work with a client we discuss what’s holding them back, what systems need to be put in place – not just to keep their life moving but expanding. And almost without exception that’s when the first hurdle arrives. The magnitude not just of what needs doing in one’s environment but also within oneself comes clearly into focus. The system, the structure to support the system and the support itself is there because we have put it in place but it is precisely when clarity is allowed a glimpse into reality that the big picture of where you are and where you want to be seems an overwhelming journey.

When we embark on change, whatever that change may be, personal or professional that desire, that passion for change comes from a big place inside of us. Focusing on the BIG picture and looking at your current reality in the present can lead to a big overwhelm. It is important to know the big picture and keep it in your mind’s eye, kind of like having a lighthouse that guides you and keeps you going in the right direction. But in order to achieve a goal, get where you want to go, you need to focus on where you are and the path in front of you. The work I do is about creating a path of least resistance for your journey. Your work is to keep the passion in your heart.

I have found that quote so helpful because for me it reminds me to take care of the details, take care of myself because then that guiding passion and light wont go out.