THE CORNERSTONE EAGLE November 2016 Edition Cornerstone International Group s MISSION is to be the best executive recruiting group worldwide, but our VISION is to be a true mentor and coach, one-on-one, with our clients, candidates and partners locally. We believe the way to do it is to promote our 3C VALUES of Community, Credibility, and Continuity. We succeed when our partners have achieved Healthier Businesses and Lives. The Cornerstone Eagle is not a sales letter to promote activities of our 70 offices globally, but a 3C tool to inspire you to maximize your personal and professional potential to be a Better Leader and a Better Person both at home and at business. We shall be your Faithful Companion / Coach / Mentor on your life and career journey, supporting you to discover yourself and offering good advice regarding the SIX important aspects of your professional Life: Identity, Money, Career Options, Health, Relationships and Your Future (spiritual and your legacy reminders). Christmas will only be 8 weeks away as we step into November! For Christians and non-christians alike, it has become a season of giving and receiving Christmas presents, and a boom time for retailers! There is great significance in giving and receiving. Let us explore the deeper level, and how to make our world a better place, often without having to spend any money! We pray that these powerful wings of the Eagle shall continue to enable you to soar to new heights. Best Wishes, Simon Wan Chief Executive Cornerstone International Group Phone No.: +86 21 6474 7064 : simon-wan@cornerstone-group.com
THE LAW OF GIVING AND RECEIVING No one has ever become poor by giving. Anne Frank The Universe is in a perpetual state of circulation. Whether it s the water cycle, the food chain or the changing of the seasons, everything is in constant motion, performing in a ceaseless give and take, and always seeking balance. The Cycle of Giving and Receiving By observing these countless dependable cycles in nature, we can better understand the Law of Giving and Receiving, one of the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga as taught by Deepak Chopra. This law operates on the principle that nothing in the Universe is static, and in order to receive, we must continue to give. In other words, giving and receiving are simply two different expressions of the same flow of energy. If we were to stop the flow of giving and receiving by refusing to do one or the other we would cause stagnation and cut off the flow of powerful energy. For example, what happens when blood stops flowing through our bodies? It begins to coagulate and clot. The same principle can be applied to energy; when it becomes stagnant, the flow is cut off, and it becomes difficult for the things we truly desire to come to us. The more we give the more we will receive As humans, we tend to hold back when we perceive that we are running low in something. We believe thoughts like I don t have enough time to volunteer or That person doesn t show me love, so I ll withhold my love too. We hang onto clothes we haven t worn in years; we hide the last piece of cake. Although we believe we are being safe or frugal, there is almost always some form of fear in these actions fear that we won t have enough for ourselves. But if we truly understood the principle of giving and receiving, we would know that the more we give with an open heart, the more we will receive, as it truly is one constant flow of energy. Give freely without expecting something in return This, of course, doesn t mean that we mindlessly squander all of our resources on the precept that we will get more. There is no virtue in waste; and there is no beauty in giving because we want to get something back. Instead, the principle falls into action when we give with a heart full of love and joy without fear 2 P a g e
(this is key!) and with the intention of making both the giver and receiver happy. In this way, we keep the channel of life-giving energy wide open, and the blessings begin to flow in all directions. Make it a daily living virtue As you go about your day, try your best to give something to everyone you meet. It could be a smile, a compliment, and they do not cost any money, or money for a snack, or some other simple gesture of kindness. Remember to receive with a happy heart as well. If someone pays you a compliment, accept it. If someone wants to pay your lunch bill, let them. It will allow that person to give as well, and in turn, receive the blessings that come with it. As you continue to give without a fear of losing your resources and simply enjoy the knowledge that what you give will come flowing right back to you you will open up the door to a new and joyful way of living that you ll never want to close. From Deepak Chopra So, remember the law of giving and understand that giving to someone will not make you poor. Winston Churchill said: We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. A commitment to put the Law of Giving and Receiving into effect 1) Wherever I go, and whomever I encounter, I will bring them a gift. The gift may be a compliment, a flower, or a prayer. Today, I will give something to everyone I come into contact with, and so I will begin the process of circulating joy, wealth, and affluence in my life and in the lives of others. 2) Today I will gratefully receive all the gifts that life has to offer me. I will receive the gifts of nature: sunlight, the sound of birds singing, spring showers, or the first snow of winter. I will also be open to receiving from others, whether it be in the form of a material gift, money, a compliment, or a prayer. 3) I will make a commitment to keep wealth circulating in my life by giving and receiving life s most precious gifts: the gifts of caring, affection, appreciation, and love. Each time I meet someone, I will silently wish them happiness, joy, and laughter. 3 P a g e
DON T WE ALL? a great story I was parked in front of the mall wiping off my car. I had just come from the car wash and was waiting for my wife to get out of work. Coming my way from across the parking lot was what society would consider a bum. From the looks of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money. There are times when you feel generous but there are other times that you just don t want to be bothered. This was one of those I don t want to be bothered times. I hope he doesn t ask me for any money, I thought. He didn t. He came and sat on the curb in front of the bus stop but he didn t look like he had enough money to even ride the bus. After a few minutes he spoke. That s a very pretty car, he said. He was ragged but he had an air of dignity around him. His scraggly blond beard kept more than his face warm. I said, thanks, and continued wiping off my car. He sat there quietly as I worked. The expected plea for money never came. As the silence between us widened something inside said, Ask him if he needs any help. I was sure that he would say yes but I held true to the inner voice. Do you need any help? I asked. He answered in three simple but profound words that I shall never forget. We often look for wisdom in great men and women. We expect it from those of higher learning and accomplishments. I expected nothing but an outstretched grimy hand. He spoke the three words that shook me. Don t we all? he said. I was feeling high and mighty, successful and important, above a bum in the street, until those three words hit me like a twelve gauge shotgun. Don t we all? I needed help. Maybe not for bus fare or a place to sleep, but I needed help. I reached in my wallet and gave him not only enough for bus fare, but enough to get a warm meal and shelter for the day. Those three little words still ring true. GIVING AND RECEIVING QUOTES It s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving. Mother Teresa For it is in giving that we receive. 4 P a g e
Francis of Assisi My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that? Bob Hope FROM THE BIBLE: Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you.. Matthew 19:21 Jesus answered, If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Our Editor, Nancy Chu at nancy-chu@cornerstone-group.com would love to hear from you if you have special thoughts to share. About Cornerstone International Group Cornerstone International Group takes pride in its 25 years in executive search and as trusted advisors to CEOs. A global member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), Cornerstone is recognized among those having the highest level of quality in the executive search industry. With 70 offices in key cities around the world, we make a lasting contribution to the success of our clients locally and internationally. Our work is INTEGRITY based, RESULTS driven and SATISFACTION guaranteed. Awards received around the world include 'The Most Trusted China Recruitment Firm 2015'; 'China Recruitment Firm of the Year' & 'Trustworthy HR Unit'. 'Achieve More With Cornerstone' Visit us at www.cornerstone-group.com to see why you can 'Achieve More With Cornerstone' 5 P a g e