We are Spiritual Beings

Matrix Key: Personal Awareness - Spirit

 "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience.  We are spiritual beings having a human experience." -  Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

When describing the spirit of a person we might think of the energy they share and convey.  When we talk of spirit we also consider the awareness of a life force beyond the human person.

Think about someone you admire - a person with a high quality of life.  Chances are they have some awareness of life outside of themselves.  People with a spiritual connection often have more energy, better health, and a happier outlook on the world around them. 

The WholeLife Matrix identifies four elements of discovering and embracing your spiritual nature:

1. Spiritual Practice
2. Higher Power
3. Life Purpose
4. Enlightenment

Spiritual practices can be anything that helps you connect with the world around you - watching the sunset, physical practices like Tai Chi, contemplative practices like meditation, whatever suits your personality and situation   Out of spiritual practices people discover and strengthen a connection with their Higher Power and their Life Purpose.  Exploration of these three elements leads one towards Enlightenment - an increase in understanding, awareness and insight. 

Here at Possibilities Unlimited, we think the spiritual side of your life is essential to a well-balanced life.  If you are not giving time and attention to your spirituality, your table will remain unbalanced, and you will have a harder time achieving success in the other areas of your life.

We continue to offer our Deeper Dive into the Whole Life Matrix, a free bi-weekly discussion of different elements of the WholeLife Matrix. To join the Deeper Dive, email Ralph@Consulting2Win.com, with "Deeper Dive" in the subject line.  We will send you the log-in information for the call.

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Cash Flow Forecasting

Matrix Key:  Financial Viability - Profitability - Projections and Plans

“Cash Is King.”

Few components of the WholeLife Matrix carry as much weight as profitability.  For many people, profit has negative connotations.  But without profit, you don't have a business. Cash flow forecasting is essential to the success of every business, and should include the following:

1. A schedule of receipts and disbursements
2. Liquidity measurements
3. “What if” scenarios
4. Accounts Receivable to Cash projections

Here’s the bottom line…if your business runs out of cash, you are out of business.  You need cash to pay vendors.  If you don’t pay them, they will stop selling to you.  You need cash to pay employees.  Few employees are willing to volunteer their time.  You need cash to pay off debt.  Banks are picky about being re-paid.  Cash is King.

You must monitor your cash flow at all times.  How quickly will your Accounts Receivable convert to cash?  What if your customers pay you three months late?  What is your percentage of cash to inventory?  A close look into all of these questions is worth your time and effort.  A little planning now will keep the wolf from the door later and will keep you on a winning path.

Join us for an ongoing conversation about my blogs every other Tuesday at 11am Pacific Time.    Send me an email (Ralph@Consulting2Win.com) with "Deeper Dive" in the subject line, and I will send you the login information.  

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