Hi everyone! As a Canadian, I’m in the midst of winter and the hibernating energy of this very beautiful time of year. Driving can be unpredictable so staying indoors or, at the very least close to home, can be the wisest choice. And a sense of waiting can subtly slip into the winter psyche - waiting for the storm to pass, for that trip down south, for summer to hurry up and come. When we allow ourselves to simply rest in the waiting, a portal to spaciousness/stillness/peace emerges. This is very different from looking to the future as a way to not be present to what is in this moment. Consider this perspective....Today is the Day! Do you live your life like you are constantly ’saving for a rainy day’ or for the latest storm to pass? Do you put off activities that you would love to do until some time in the future – who knows when? Do you keep putting yourself on hold in subtle and/or not so subtle ways? This can be a common habit – one that is personality-based and likely learned from childhood by people important to you. Generally-speaking, in our busy world, there is a cultural push to be goal-oriented, accomplished, hardworking, and driven to go after more and more and more. This push feeds anxiety and stress and can stop us from doing what we’d really love to do in the moment. The mind gets busy with all the to-do’s as well as how each item on the list ‘should’ be completed, in other words, perfectly. The foundational belief is “there’s not enough time” and/or “I’m not important”. The result is that we lose touch with our bodies, our real feelings, our needs, and our spirit. When we direct our attention within to the very core, our true nature, we see that we essentially are peace/spaciousness/stillness which is always, always present. In the midst of busyness, we simply forget. When we are connected to what is always present, we get that we are not in the movie but on the couch looking at the movie. We are that which is aware of thoughts, emotions, body sensations. Knowing this, a lightness about life comes into play. We rest in who we are - that which is aware. In this, we know that we are enough. There is plenty of time. We can rest, and we can listen to and act upon what would truly nourishes us. Take a moment to reflect on what you would include in your day if no excuses were allowed. What would your priority be? That ice cream that you love and ALWAYS deny yourself? An afternoon nap? Time in silence and stillness to meditate? Lying on the coach with a great book? A phone call to a dear friend? Making love in the afternoon? Telling someone close how much you love them? And how does your heart respond as you imagine that you will definitely, 100% make whatever thought/urge that naturally arose from the silence the priority of this day? As givers, we can easily lose track of our own needs and wants. To commit to our own rest and rejuvenation, to our own sense of pleasure, is vital. From this foundation, we can give the gifts that are ours to give freely and with deep love. Here is a practice for you: Today and tomorrow and every day this week, make happen one activity that brings you pleasure and joy. Relish in the energy that your choice brings. Do this in honour of life, your life. And notice what is different. Please feel free to write and let me know what you discover. I’d love to hear from you. In the spirit of being complete and not finished, Inner Confidence Coaching supports naturally-giving men and women who Read an overview of my services Call me: 905-468-3849 You're receiving this newsletter because you signed up to receive it. To ensure that you continue to receive emails from us, please add coaching@jeanniecampanelli.com to your address book today. |
