In my previous post, I wrote about how Intentional celebrations give us a chance to process our emotions. Whether it’s college graduation, a work promotion, an anniversary, or a birthday, each brings us joy, excitement, and a sense of accomplishment and recognition.
But each of those also marks the end of something that’s behind us and the beginning of whatever is ahead of us.
I returned home from a family celebration on a Monday. I didn’t realize how exhausted I felt and how much my son’s graduation also marked the end of an era for me.
I planned to jump right back into my regular work routine, but for two days, all I could do was work in my garden.
Without resisting, I decided to follow this inner guidance and let the process reveal it’s deeper purpose: I planted the rest of my seedlings, carefully loosening their roots and placing them in their new environment (just like I did with my children when they were starting school).
I built trellises that will support the growing plants (just like I’ve been providing support for my sons’ high school and college years).
I sat on the grass and let myself feel held by the ground, embraced by the air, and warmed by the sun (to be reminded of my own trellisses and support systems.)
For a moment, nothing seemed to move. At least not at a speed that I could notice. And that felt good. It felt comforting, healing, and renewing. Gardens are good at staying put LOL.
Transformations are about movement – we move from something we are leaving behind toward something new.
Grounding (staying grounded and having a grounding practice) brings us the balance and support we need. This way, we don’t get ‘swept away’ only to be dropped on a path that’s not meant for us. When we are grounded, we are actually able to trust the Divine even more and allow it to guide us.
Grounding can happen through taking some deep belly breaths, envisioning growing roots into the earth, or standing barefoot on the grass while feeling its softness and steadiness.
But we can’t stay there forever.
The garden won’t stay the same either. Eventually, the rains will come, the seasons will change, the plants will bear fruit, produce new seed, and wilt away. The winter will set in and another beginning will follow.
Instead of sitting by the bare beds lamenting the passing of the seasons that are behind us, we are invited to step into the next one – which will inevitably transform the beds (and us) once again.
In my previous post, I wrote about how Intentional celebrations give us a chance to process our emotions. Whether it’s college graduation, a work promotion, an anniversary, or a birthday, each brings us joy, excitement, and a sense of accomplishment and recognition.
But each of those also marks the end of something that’s behind us and the beginning of whatever is ahead of us.
I returned home from a family celebration on a Monday. I didn’t realize how exhausted I felt and how much my son’s graduation also marked the end of an era for me.
I planned to jump right back into my regular work routine, but for two days, all I could do was work in my garden.
Without resisting, I decided to follow this inner guidance and let the process reveal it’s deeper purpose: I planted the rest of my seedlings, carefully loosening their roots and placing them in their new environment (just like I did with my children when they were starting school).
I built trellises that will support the growing plants (just like I’ve been providing support for my sons’ high school and college years).
I sat on the grass and let myself feel held by the ground, embraced by the air, and warmed by the sun (to be reminded of my own trellisses and support systems.)
For a moment, nothing seemed to move. At least not at a speed that I could notice. And that felt good. It felt comforting, healing, and renewing. Gardens are good at staying put LOL.
Transformations are about movement – we move from something we are leaving behind toward something new.
Grounding (staying grounded and having a grounding practice) brings us the balance and support we need. This way, we don’t get ‘swept away’ only to be dropped on a path that’s not meant for us. When we are grounded, we are actually able to trust the Divine even more and allow it to guide us.
Grounding can happen through taking some deep belly breaths, envisioning growing roots into the earth, or standing barefoot on the grass while feeling its softness and steadiness.
But we can’t stay there forever.
The garden won’t stay the same either. Eventually, the rains will come, the seasons will change, the plants will bear fruit, produce new seed, and wilt away. The winter will set in and another beginning will follow.
Instead of sitting by the bare beds lamenting the passing of the seasons that are behind us, we are invited to step into the next one – which will inevitably transform the beds (and us) once again.
When we are younger, we transition and transform with ease. After all, it’s a part of our growing up, changing, and finding our passions, interests, and our purpose. We follow whatever path opens up, knowing that we have lots of time ahead of us to make a switch if the path doesn’t seem to lead to where we want to go.
Most often, the path we choose is exactly where we need to be and we feel purposeful, happy, and fulfilled.
But sometimes, the path becomes muddy and our feet feel heavy on it, yet we keep going forward. Sometimes, the path begins to shape us and soon we forget why we got onto that path in the first place. Sometimes, the path becomes a familiar, safe place from which we don’t want to move, even when signs appear everywhere inviting us (or sometimes even warning us) to take a turn.
As we grow older, it becomes harder and harder to make a change, to step out of our comfort zone, and allow new growth.
The invitation comes gently – we hear it in the depths of our souls. But most of us don’t sign up for the trip it wants to take us on.
Some ignore it for a long time. Some reason with it, trying to convince themselves that staying where they are is a much more responsible choice. Some turn up the noise on the outside and drown out the whisper within.
All because we are afraid. The familiar seems safer than the unknown.
We continue living in constant movement and rush, filling every moment with activities and things that keep our minds busy and ‘ protect’ us from emotional pain and the silence in which the whisper will make itself known to us.
We make ourselves fit into our surroundings and earn the approval of those around us, all in an attempt to satisfy the desire to belong. But this can actually only be experienced in the stillness, where we connect with our deepest self and God, and it depends on our willingness to grow deeper.
The years pass and we wake up one day feeling lost and regretful.
We didn’t listen.
And perhaps at that point (whether we are in our 30s, 40s. 50s. 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s) we believe it’s too late and, once again, we don’t take the invitation.
Years ago, when my kids were little, I wrote:
“What is this need inside that’s driving me insane?
Maybe I’m a fool, for needing a break,
maybe wanting something more is just a big mistake.
But I’m taking a break, to learn to let go, conquer my fears
Find out I’m not alone.”
– “Need a Break’ song, released on the Need a Break album in 2007
What if the ‘need inside’ and the ‘break’ are the invitations to sit and listen and feel supported, uplifted, and inspired?
What if you RSVP’d right now for a new adventure and committed to being true to yourself and dismantling anything that isn’t you?
What if you reached out to someone who can be your trellis – your support as you learn to let go, conquer your fears, and know that you are not alone?
I’d love to help you experience this kind of freedom and authenticity, so you can live a life with less fear and more fulfillment, joy, love, and purpose. I have a coaching framework that is designed to give you tools to change thought processes and limiting beliefs that keep you stuck.
Starting July 10, I will have 3 spots available for individual coaching. One of those spots may have opened just for you 🙂 Click here if you want to chat about it and learn more.
Have an inspiring, grounding, and transforming weekend!
When we are younger, we transition and transform with ease. After all, it’s a part of our growing up, changing, and finding our passions, interests, and our purpose. We follow whatever path opens up, knowing that we have lots of time ahead of us to make a switch if the path doesn’t seem to lead to where we want to go.
Most often, the path we choose is exactly where we need to be and we feel purposeful, happy, and fulfilled.
But sometimes, the path becomes muddy and our feet feel heavy on it, yet we keep going forward. Sometimes, the path begins to shape us and soon we forget why we got onto that path in the first place. Sometimes, the path becomes a familiar, safe place from which we don’t want to move, even when signs appear everywhere inviting us (or sometimes even warning us) to take a turn.
As we grow older, it becomes harder and harder to make a change, to step out of our comfort zone, and allow new growth.
The invitation comes gently – we hear it in the depths of our souls. But most of us don’t sign up for the trip it wants to take us on.
Some ignore it for a long time. Some reason with it, trying to convince themselves that staying where they are is a much more responsible choice. Some turn up the noise on the outside and drown out the whisper within.
All because we are afraid. The familiar seems safer than the unknown.
We continue living in constant movement and rush, filling every moment with activities and things that keep our minds busy and ‘ protect’ us from emotional pain and the silence in which the whisper will make itself known to us.
We make ourselves fit into our surroundings and earn the approval of those around us, all in an attempt to satisfy the desire to belong. But this can actually only be experienced in the stillness, where we connect with our deepest self and God, and it depends on our willingness to grow deeper.
The years pass and we wake up one day feeling lost and regretful.
We didn’t listen.
And perhaps at that point (whether we are in our 30s, 40s. 50s. 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s) we believe it’s too late and, once again, we don’t take the invitation.
Years ago, when my kids were little, I wrote:
“What is this need inside that’s driving me insane?
Maybe I’m a fool, for needing a break,
maybe wanting something more is just a big mistake.
But I’m taking a break, to learn to let go, conquer my fears
Find out I’m not alone.”
– “Need a Break’ song, released on the Need a Break album in 2007
What if the ‘need inside’ and the ‘break’ are the invitations to sit and listen and feel supported, uplifted, and inspired?
What if you RSVP’d right now for a new adventure and committed to being true to yourself and dismantling anything that isn’t you?
What if you reached out to someone who can be your trellis – your support as you learn to let go, conquer your fears, and know that you are not alone?
I’d love to help you experience this kind of freedom and authenticity, so you can live a life with less fear and more fulfillment, joy, love, and purpose. I have a coaching framework that is designed to give you tools to change thought processes and limiting beliefs that keep you stuck.
Starting July 10, I will have 3 spots available for individual coaching. One of those spots may have opened just for you 🙂 Click here if you want to chat about it and learn more.
Have an inspiring, grounding, and transforming weekend!
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