Personal Reflection and Exploration
What if it was EASY??
As we enter 2022, I have been reflecting on patterns in my life.
What feels good, true and aligned with how I want to be and live in the world?
What components are not as aligned as I desire and how can I creatively explore ways to grow towards my desired intentions?
How can I set intentions for what I want more of in my world while factoring in a variety of life dimensions such as: personal life, family life, social life, career goals etc.
During this process I have discovered a myriad of feelings I don't find pleasant to experience, yet they all are periodically part of my body mind experience. Frustration, resentment, sadness, anger, anxiety and of course I would be remiss to not mention fear.
A little glimpse into my life:
Over the past 20 years, I have experienced numerous barriers to achieving the life work balance I desire. I find myself complaining about not having enough time to fully build the business I desire. Family commitments frequently pull me off track from doing all the tasks needed to successfully run my own business. I focus on my immediate client-based tasks and not on future marketing, networking and business development. I find myself hesitant to jump into these additional business development areas as I am often unable to find the time and energy available to fully dedicate myself to these endeavors.
My husband and I have 2 daughters who are now in their early to mid 20s. In 2015 we were beginning to feel like we were rounding the corner in terms of the more time intensive years of child rearing. We were beginning to look forward to a return to a more individual and couple focused time period in our life.
Then life took a little detour when we became grandparents as our youngest daughter entered her freshman year in high school and our granddaughter's mom turned 20. It soon became apparent that my husband and I needed to step into a place of support for our granddaughter that went above the traditional role of grandparents. We love our granddaughter dearly and cherish our time with her. AND we also have to acknowledge that we are once again in the time intensive stage of child rearing.
I recently pulled out an Inspiration Card set based on the work of John F. Barnes authority on Myofascial Release. The deck was given to me by my oldest daughter for Christmas.
The card said:
WHAT IF IT WAS EASY?
Such a great question, one that leaves me a bit speechless and perplexed. I have to admit that if IT was easy, I would not be the person I am today. I would not be challenged to grow, to explore my full potential, to be more compassionate, more grateful, more understanding, less judgmental.
I invite you to explore your own answer to WHAT IF IT WAS EASY?
What do you discover within and about yourself?