Archives for September 2020

What is an IGI Moment?

September 15, 2020 by Stephen Rodgers

When you are fully present and totally open to what is occurring within and without you, you cease to Edge God and Goodness Out(ego) and instead allow it in.

I call this listening to the inner knowingness “IGI“, or Inviting God and Goodness In.

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IGI is pronounced “iggy”. Similar to Will Smith’s famous 90’s song “Get Jiggy Wit’ It”, or if you are a bit older you may know David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust.

Living in IGI is a moment-to-moment practice of coming back to the center of your being and acting from that infinite knowing which is available when you dig down deep enough to allow it to unfold in your life.

IGI Moments happen when we Invite God and Goodness In.

When you do this, you may find that all people, all things, and all situations contain goodness and light – you only must be present and open enough to allow them to reveal themselves to you.

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What is an IGI Moment?

IGI moments are those experiences of grace, beauty, surrender, forgiveness, trust, and gratitude.

They are called IGI Moments because it can only happen in a moment – in a time outside of time and a place outside of space.

Because it only takes a moment to listen within, Invite Goodness In, rather than Edging Goodness Out – to live in IGI rather than EGO.

These are IGI Moments.

Try Inviting God and Goodness In and you will discover IGI Moments and synchronicity occurring every day of your life.

My new book will offer insights and strategies for discovering IGI for yourself and will be launching this Friday.

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Labors of Love

September 13, 2020 by Stephen Rodgers

Labors of love come in many forms. And there are millions of Americans and billions of people worldwide who daily express their service to others through their work in the world.

Recently, we celebrated Labor Day on what was probably one of the most unusual ones since it was designated a national holiday in 1894.

It is a tragic irony that the holiday honoring the hard work and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States took place despite the fact that a large percentage of the nation’s workforce is prevented from working.

To honor Labor Day 2020 I would like to thank the frontline workers such as doctors, nurses, police officers, emergency personnel. Also not to be forgotten are those who continue to do their jobs to keep this country running despite the risks, such as bus drivers, farmers, grocery store workers, and countless others in all manner of occupations.

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As the Mother Teresa quote above alludes to, these people inspire us not only due to the fact that they keep working through such adversity, but that they do it with a positive attitude.

All of these individuals are truly engaged in labors of love in their service to their countrymen and women.

Whether you are able to continue working now, you’ve had to cut back, or you are completely unable to work, I hope that you can take time this week to reflect on the meaning of work.

Your work is much more than just earning a paycheck but in the greater sense of the word, your Work is your purpose and gift to the world. And you can do that no matter what the external situation of the job market may be.

In fact, this time may be the perfect time to use the extra time and space available to you to start that business you have always dreamed of starting, write that book that has been forming in your mind, or begin that project that you have wanted to do but didn’t have the time.

If you need someone to talk to to help you get your new idea, project, or business off the ground, I would be glad to have a digital sit-down and help help you find your Great Work so that you may share it with the world.

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The Extraordinary in the Ordinary

September 12, 2020 by Stephen Rodgers

In a state of meditation and silence, there is a knowingness.

If you’re alert and present in the moment you are more aware of the beauty all around you. You notice how the trees bristle in the wind and how sunrises and sunsets are even more magnificent than you remembered.

You may notice the sun bounce just so off your windshield. You’ll see a little baby giggle, or watch a dog joyfully play with a ball in the yard. You may see the heightened light of spirit in people’s eyes.

In those moments there’s a knowingness that answers unspoken questions. There is a little tug at your heart or your soul that answers your question or gives you insight on some direction to take. You may sense a prompting to call someone, read a book, listen to a song, or to write something down.

Those promptings are from listening to God, being open, and in-flow.

I call this listening to the inner knowingness “IGI“, or Inviting God and Goodness In.

Living in IGI is a moment-to-moment practice of coming back to the center of your being and acting from that infinite knowing which is available when you dig down deep enough to allow it to unfold in your life.

I hope that you can create little spaces to discover that silence in your daily life.

My new book will offer insights and strategies for doing just this and will be launching within the next week.

Go Here To Learn More and Order the Book!