PHILOSOPHY
Pixán (piʃán) means “spirit” or “soul” in Maya. Before anything, we are all humans and that is the essence of my practice and work.
My philosophy is grounded in a whole-person and meaning-making approach in connection with the self, with others, the environment and the context. I believe that we all have the capacity to learn and evolve. While it is true that we cannot have it all in life, we can enjoy and do the best with what life provides us with.
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I’d like to share some things that guide me in life:
Inner continuity
As we evolve, so do our stories. The process of self-awareness and self-discovery is continuously evolving. As change becomes a constant, inner work is required for the purpose of learning and balance. Reflection is a core tool to help us learn from the past and continue (re)defining our essence in life.
Interconnectedness shapes us
“I am because we are” from the Ubuntu philosophy describes how interconnectedness shapes us as it is part of who we are and what we will become. We learn through mirroring each other. With each new interaction, we create experiences that help us become a more defined and unique individual.
Emotions help us learn, grow and expand
Emotions provide us with insight and data on how we are experiencing the world. They give us a starting point to reflect on who we are, what we want and why we want it based on how we feel and perceive the world around us. We have the opportunity to learn about ourselves when given the right tools and information to grow and expand our understanding and impact others along the way.
There’s no such thing as a “quick fix”
We need to invest quality time to understand ourself, a situation, problem, challenge or opportunity along with its impact, parts and context. This applies not only to individuals but to teams and organizations as well. If we are open to learning and observing with different lenses, the system gives us viewpoints to craft solutions from new angles.
MY VALUES
Love for learning
Be open to possibilities and put intention, heart and direction towards curiosity to maintain a learning mindset and understanding people, events and new knowledge. Building up and transforming experiences, interactions and observations into insights and life lessons.
Courage
Embrace new experiences to build resilience, character and grit to continue in the journey of pursuing goals and dreams despite having fears or facing unfavourable circumstances.
Fairness
Keep the human at the center to treat everyone with respect and kindness while taking into consideration their uniqueness and context to help make decisions that are based on compassion, fairness and equality.
Compassion
Compassion, empathy and caring are fundamental to my practice and help create environments conducive to understanding, collaboration and empowerment.
Creativity
Having an entrepreneurial mindset inspires me to embrace diversity and perspective to come up with ideas and solutions that are both useful and innovative for others.
Make a Difference
Stay curious, question, disrupt, innovate and inspire to dare. The impact starts with the desire of making a difference and creating positive change around us.
The adventure of life is to learn.
The purpose of life is to grow.
The nature of life is to change.
The challenge of life is to overcome.
The essence of life is to care.
The opportunity of life is to serve.
The secret of life is to dare.
The spice of life is to befriend.
The beauty of life is to give.
― William Arthur Ward
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