I've started running again, training for the Half Ironman in May.
Taking up a training regime has reminded me of my ultra-marathon days which, because of a pre-existing back condition I have, running was sometimes painful. But because I loved it so much I did many "supporting" activities such as swimming & pilates to keep the back strong over the many kilometres.
And the stronger my back got, the less pain-free running became.
After spending 5 awesome weeks travelling with my sister and then immediately after arriving back to have an "old" friend from South Africa out here to visit, made me appreciate the significant (and happy) role that shared history with people plays in our lives.
Who you are now is based on 3 things: Your past, your present & your envisioned future.
If your life were a tapestry, I suggest that the thread that the tapestry is woven from is your history. For example, the threads representing my sister and "old" friend have enriched the entire picture of my life with both texture and colour.
We had breakfast at Sydney Harbour this morning with a glorious view of the bridge. The bridge being impressive and large we had to focus to see the little groups of people climbing over the arches. From our distance they looked like upright ants.
The individuals climbing the bridge were each possibly terrified, focused on their own safety but tied with the necessary safety ropes. I'd guess each climber's particular experience was all important and all consuming in those moments.
But to us, they merely looked like ants.
As coaches, we're trained to listen out for the language people use when they talk. It's reflective of their state of mind.
Perhaps you're unaware of how you speak? And therefore of how you feel and what you believe?
As a first step become conscious of that continuous voice in your head. Hear the words it uses when talking (internally and externally).
I had a client at our Creative workshop this past week whose one canvas was of a river. She'd realised she preferred to go with the flow of life rather than make things continually hard for herself.
It was beautiful to watch her relax into an easier frame of mind instead of the constant battle she'd obviously been creating for herself in her life.
Are you perhaps doing the same?
I've just returned from ten days holidaying in Queensland. Just before flying home we explored the wetlands in Moreton bay. We enjoyed a walk to a bird hide. We stopped at the hide, to look for - yes - birds. But there wasn't much activity outside the hide and my eyes fell down onto the seemingly deserted muddy, marshy ground.
A quick action caught my eye and I said "There's something there!"
I stopped and looked. As if out of nowhere hundreds of marsh crabs appeared sporting their red pincers.
Tomorrow is officially the start of Spring. This means new beginnings and new growth.
It's also a time when people make mini-resolutions such as starting to exercise (to fit into bathers again).
Are you ready to come out of hibernation? Are ready to make full use of the long, warm days that Summer offers us?
I read an interesting book last week called "The Naked Entrepreneur" by Troy Hazard and Maria Elita. The main idea of the book is about you getting ‘naked' to yourself and your world before creating any form of success (this means getting real & honest with yourself). Often this real honesty involves both strength and vulnerability - but that's another story!
Maria lists 5 "Naked Laws" that I thought to share with you:
Take note of these laws and apply them in your everyday life.
I love seeing the lights go on in clients' eyes.
Yesterday during our Creative Coaching workshop, a client exclaimed excitedly "PING". She'd seen a pattern in her life that she'd been unaware of.
That ‘Ping' or ‘AHA' moment happens when all your understanding faculties are aligned.
I am very excited about this new member facility! It has been a vision long in the making for me and I really hope you will all make the most of it and get the whole thing moving.
