Doing. Action. Busyness. Perform. Execute. Complete. Create. It’s the state of the state of my life these days.
Little time to Be. I am doing the antithesis of what I believe, value and champion.
“Often he who does too much does too little.” ~Italian Proverb
Stop And U-turn
This week has been a neon message to my Soul. It’s Flashing in big red letters. Rest. Refresh. Replenish.
I’m grateful, but it’s hard to actually do.
I admit it. I take full responsibility. It’s my own Velvet Hammer of Doing-ness.
But my intention is to live on the Easy Road. Some how I find my Road full of curves, bumps and do not enters!
As fieldwork, I’ve been gently noticing my choices, my actions, my feelings, and my thoughts. My life is too heavy. Too devoid of play and space and rest. I need that. I want that. Moreover, I will make sure I get that.
The balance of self-care/being and doing is out of round. Time to take action. As a coach, I am great at closing those gaps with my clients—turn about fair play here!
New Plan. New Comfort.
Time to skinny down. Time to refocus. Time to Rest my Soul. Hear from God. Be still. Time to Soar like the eagle.
What I’m committed to my well-being as a…woman, wife, mom, granny, friend, solopreneur, coach. This month my focus is on supporting myself. It’s a personal Clear Out and Rest.
A fellow certified retreat coach, Linda Potter, is on a yearlong sabbatical. I have been intrigued and encouraged by her. She is giving herself such amazing love. I applaud her.
So, for the next month, I’m in Time Out…in the best possible loving myself way.
“Love others as well as you love yourself.” ~Jesus
In the meantime, always know that You are never far from my heart. I adore you and I have some amazing things coming up that will support you too. More about that in June.
Success Challenge:
- What kind of space do you need for you–today?
- What doing-ness can you let go of to support yourself?
- What are the essentials, the bottom line needs for You right now?
- How will you get them met?
YOU bring me joy!
Coach Lee
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Lee, WOW! So admire you (and Coach Potter) for knowing what you need, and honoring that calling. And, I’m so looking forward to what you will return with (and who) in June. Enjoy! … and, the reminder to focus on the essentials is my take away. XO
30 days is marvelous. a rest. time to think. walk. be. stand in tree pose. let your husband rub your feet. throw away stuff. not check email. you are wise. connected to you through it all.
@Karen, Thanks for the encouragement. Great take away. Hugs!
@Helene, Hubby rub my feet, yep…that’s in the plan! Feel connected. Thanks. Smiling!
Lee,
Congratulations for listening to your natural Self and taking her for a lovely ride of stillness, play, and rest. Play and stillness go hand in hand. There isn’t a dance without still points. You are gifting us all with you notice and intention to replenish and return for even greater service to your Self and those you serve.
Great way to lead by example, Lee! Enjoy your May!
Thanks so much for the encouragement, Lisa. I am clearing so many “things” just by letting go and having the space to do so. I am enjoying myself. Hugs to you!
” Ok, Sequoia, go sit on the time out stool.” I would tell my little boy this all the time. the stool was right in the kitchen and he would sit. Then I would say, ” You can get up now.” and he would reply, ” I’ll stay. I like it here.” This, coming from the child who went non stop all day, talked non stop, loved language and interacting with others more than playing alone. So the the time out stool was his way to be involved but still rest.
So Lee, go sit on the time out stool! While there, put your feet in some warm water and massage oils into them while done. Write in your journal. Daydream. Drink cool passion flower iced tea.
Vision your adventureous days to come on the Colorado River, let people walking by you kiss your head. Time Out for Lee.
Thanks for the support, Helene, of my Thirty-ish time out. The time is invaluable and I am basking in the joy of gifting this to myself. Everything can wait. I am worthy.