And just like that it’s September!
I don’t know about you, but I feel like I hit a patch of turbulence shifting from summer into autumn. I had a beautiful summer with time connecting to my husband and kids and then BAM!! – the end of August. During the last two weeks I have been struggling to really feel the earth – there are many things shifting around.
I decided to let go of my side-business supporting therapists to blend energy healing into their private practice and refocus on what I enjoy most – doing the work with my psychotherapy & energy healing clients. My business coach reminded me that letting go of something is part of the process – trying something out and then making changes – sometimes subtle and sometimes bold.
On the side, there’s also been some road construction outside my office and sometimes I can be at peace with it all and sometimes I find it annoying and dream of the day that it’s done.
The end of August also brought the transition of vacations and summer schedules of driving teens who were working during the summer months to helping them transition into school. My oldest is a seasoned pro when it comes to high school (although not a fan of school) and my youngest was brought into the world of Grade 9 and all excitement and anxiety that this change brings.
I was re-reading my post on the Element of Air and my strategies for managing turbulence when flying in a plane. I was reminded that turbulence can be uncomfortable, but it is normal.
Presence & Self-Compassion
The constant theme that I’ve learned over time is that presence & self-compassion are the antidote to turbulent times. The bright-siding strategies work for a little bit, but the most transformative ones are when I allow some presence to my feelings and acknowledge a)my emotions and b)why certain situations are challenging for me based on my own history, wounds & struggles.
As I go through this process of trying to bring presence and self-compassion, it is generally not done perfectly. Like anyone else I can edge into self-judgment, distract myself with other things, and at other times I stew in things and take it out on family members.
And then I take another breath and try and re-engage with the process of presence & self-compassion and I start to feel the earth once again.
