Pulse March / April 2015 | Page 73

Like a true community, let's make meaningful connections. Aimed at helping ISPA members discover each other, share one another's passions and inspirations, and hopefully kick-start warm introductions among peers, this section called Social Connections is all about building bridges. Share your passion with Pulse and see yourself featured in this section. SOCIAL CONNECTIONS 1 5 FRIDA 3 JANE 6 2 4 GEORGIA 7 TARA HITZIG, CMT n GENERAL MANAGER, AWAKEN WHOLE LIFE CENTER n UNITY VILLAGE, MISSOURI 1. Management philosophy: I follow The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by author, shamanic teacher and healer Don Miguel Ruiz. 1. Be impeccable with your word. 2. Don’t take anything personally. 3. Don’t make assumptions. 4. Always do your best. Greatest fear: Losing my connection to self. Most challenging business decisions: Human resource issues regarding employees who are excellent at what they do but are not putting the effort to be part of a team and help build the business. It’s difficult to see that potential and not being able to mentor them to a place of personal success. 4. Greatest extravagance: Good wine! Time-management advice: Prioritize, organize, make lists but always make time for your customers and team. 2. Favorite after-work activities: Spending time with my son and dog. Reading and practicing yoga. Talent you would like to have: I’d like to be compassionate to all living beings in all situations. 3. Real-life heroes: My mother, Frida Kahlo, Jane Goodall, Georgia O’Keefe, Mother Theresa, and the goddess in all women! Adjectives that describe you: Happy, willing, open, excitable and passionate 5. Favorite books: The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera and Inertia by Kim Cope Tait All-time favorite poem: Desiderata by Max Ehrmann 6. Idea of a cool ride: Maserati Favorite quote: “She’s like the wind.” Reasons that give your life meaning: My son and husband and being surrounded by people who desire to help make a better community and world. CONNECT! 7. Food that whets your appetite: Anything Thai or Japanese Favorite element: Earth n awakenwholelifecenter.com March/April 2015 n PULSE 71