We’re honored to interview Harold James Wilkins, CEO and Owner of Tiny Green Cabins, on the radio show The Passions and Possibilities® Network on Wednesday, 9am PST, January 19th.
For several years in talking 
with his sons, Jim urged them to pursue their dreams, and yet found himself unable to take the risk for himself. The weekend of Nov 13, 2008, at a retreat in Northern Minnesota on Gull Lake, an idea and dream surfaced that he knew he had to follow. This time, it went further than just dreams and idle talk, and actually moved into a mind mapping of the idea. Before long, he had hard reasons on paper to follow the dream. He now builds small houses, tiny cabins, tiny homes, and tiny houses that honor the environment and vision to make a difference for others. Jim’s been featured in a variety of media channels, and can be reached at www.tinygreencabins.com
Check out www.blogtalkradio.com/passionsandpossibilities for the show’s archive!
Jim’s Passionography:
SZO: What’s your definition of “passion”?
Passion is the intense love and pursuit of my heart desires, the fire in the belly, the “thing” that makes me come alive with an energy that says this is mine to do.
SZO: Which factors have been most important in your success? Vision, Faith, Perseverance, and Tenacity
SZO: What has been your biggest challenge in leaping into your passions, and how you have addressed it?
The critical voice, inner and exterior, that questions or challenges my beliefs and abilities to do what I desire to do. I listen to spirit, the inner voice and intuition, seek out mentors and friends that will support me in my passion, sought counseling to build self esteem and to identify that critical inner voice and make peace with some aspects of it. I have learned to celebrate the achievements, large and small, and rejoice in them by acknowledging/honoring them in some special way. I keep a win journal so that when I get discouraged, I can review the wins and milestones of the journey. And I remember, “This too shall pass” And finally, I have learned to listen to the “whispers” that float through while I am “being”, whenever and wherever that may be.
SZO: Do you have a quote to share that speaks of you and your passion?
Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now. –Goethe
Visioning is a process by which we train ourselves to be able to hear, feel, see, and catch God’s plan for our life or for any particular project we’re working on . . . it is based on the idea that we’re not here to tell God what to do or to ask God for things but to absolutely be available for what God is already doing, to open ourselves up to catch what’s already happening. —Rev. Michael Beckwith, D.D.
SZO: What tips do you have for someone to create a bigger vision for their lives?
Create a team, support group of like minded individuals for visioning your highest purposes. Each member of the team benefits from the insights and whispers they “catch” while visioning Find a coach or mentor that will be forthright with you, hold your highest vision, and support you in spirit, and is authentic and is in alignment with their beliefs.
SZO: What tips do you have for somebody to do more of what they really love?
Identify what they love doing, and get curious about the possibilities of what you love doing. Know that you can do it and you can make a living at it. Remain open at the top, meditate and vision regularly, make a practice of it so you can check in on your vision as it reveals itself to you. Start a “win” file so that when things get discouraging, you can pull up your accomplishments and successes. Pick a song that reminds you quickly and easily of what you can do. For me, it is “Amazing Things” by Jana Stanfield.
Thanks Jim and Happy Passioneering!
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