Full engagement notes 2

BEAR IN MIND

• Spiritual energy provides the force for action in all dimensions of our lives. It fuels passion, perseverance and commitment.

• Spiritual energy is derived from a connection to deeply held val ues and a purpose beyond our self-interest.

. Character-the courage and conviction to live by our deepest values-is the key muscle that serves spiritual energy.

• The key supportive spiritual muscles are passion, commitment, integrity and honesty.

• Spiritual energy expenditure and energy renewal are deeply interconnected.

• Spiritual energy is sustained by balancing a commitment to a purpose beyond ourselves with adequate self-care.

• Spiritual work can be demanding and renewing at the same time.

• Expanding spiritual capacity involves pushing past our com fort zone in precisely the same way that expanding physical ca pacity does.

• The energy of the human spirit can override even severe limita tions of physical energy.