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Nature has its storms and calm seasons. I doubt that there is anyone who isn’t familiar with nature’s roar that has transpired around the world -- Hurricane Ike striking southern United States, Tropical Storm Hanna walloping Haiti, wild fires burning out of control in California, major earthquakes in Japan and China.

Most of the survivors were grateful they were alive and declared they would rebuild and start over again. Volunteers, neighbors, family, friends, global helping hands came to help without even being asked. Why? Because it was the natural thing to do.

After a forest fire, nature grows new seedlings to rebuild itself. You even see it in the seasons: autumn has its falling leaves, winter’s trees go barren, spring brings promise of new beginnings, summer blooms, and the cycle begins again. Nature does what is natural, and does it without fear. Human beings, however, react very differently to man-made catastrophes than they do to natural disasters. It is not unusual for people to respond to change with fear and anxiety.

Media is bombarding the airwaves with tragic news regarding one financial collapse after another. As a result of fallen financial markets, the world is experiencing fear like they never have before. Reacting to life on the terms of fear is giving one’s power away. Remember fear is false evidence appearing real. There are facts, and then there are actions you make from what your heart knows is true. Your heart speaks the truth. But a fear-filled mind takes you deeper into despair.

As a leader, you need to rise above circumstances and not let circumstances define you and your actions. Within you is your natural organic fearless self.

I believe that the world’s current financial crisis will exemplify man’s nature to rebuild his consciousness through organic leadership -- leadership based on natural strengths, talents, and purpose. When you come from authenticity, you are more influential and can attract the change you desire. And it is also necessary to be responsible for this change and be able to take appropriate action.

Dreams without action are wishful imaginings. Waiting for someone or something else to transcend the financial crisis is not only poor judgment but also displays a lack of confidence in your own ability to contribute to the change, helping turn the circumstances around.

Nature doesn’t wait to transform. In essence, it follows its heart and does what feels natural. You are more powerful than you know. It is your nature to evolve and transform. Listen to your heart.

Your head is full of contradictions and fear, and yet you were created with natural abilities and an internal compass that guides you toward a particular focus for your life. But that’s only the starting point. The next step is yours to make. You have an obligation to expand that potential to its ultimate destiny.