Coherence

At the recommendation of my general physician during my annual physical, I recently purchased a portable emWave device from the Institute of HeartMath as a tool to reduce stress and increase heart wave coherence and overall health. In this context, coherence is the “highly efficient physiological state in which the nervous system, cardiovascular, hormonal, and immune systems are working efficiently and harmoniously.” More coherence = less stress.

The benefits of coherence include greater ease, faster recovery from stress, increased health, more presence, deeper sleep, and better performance in general, among others. Kind of a no-brainer, and very easy to practice in very little time.

I have no doubt that the coherence cultivated through the emWave practice will enhance coherence in other aspects of my work and life, and will serve as a metaphor for the cultivation of coherence in general.

Coherence in our work implies aligning ourselves with work that connects with our passion and draws on our strengths. This requires inquiry and exploration. Coherence in our relationships implies greater synchronization and alignment - working together harmoniously and efficiently. This requires listening, learning to connect, and practicing dialogue (rather than diatribe or debate).

While the HeartMath tools provide easy-to-apply technology to cultivating heart wave coherence, the Working for Good tools for cultivating coherence with our purpose, passion, and action, and coherence with our relationships take a little more initiative on our parts. But they are relatively straightforward. With clear intention and ongoing practice, coherence becomes increasingly easy and over time becomes our baseline pattern.

It is never too late to start or restart the practice of cultivating coherence and, as in most Working for Good practices, doing so together makes it easier and faster to progress.

Yours in Working for Good,

Jeff