Shedding Old Skin
The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come…We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” ~Joseph Campbell
Change is profoundly in the air this summer. I have a had a number of past coaching clients contact me in the past few weeks,either seeking a tune-up or in a total melt down. It’s permeating everything and everybody, and the next turn (personally and collectively) is, at best, unknown.
Not-knowing is one of the more evolved practices of personal leadership.
Can you trust and allow? Do you have the courage to simply say “ I don’t know.”
When dancing with change, what’s important is that you are willing to let go of everything that has felt comfortable, familiar- this includes all those habits and plans that your ego is clinging to for it’s own survival.
Yes, it is a death . . . it is transformation.
Breathe into and accept this.
Exhale the doubt, fear, and uncertainty.
Become naked in your own truth.
Imagine, feel, see, smell and hear the new life (business, career, home, etc) waiting for you.
Stay curious
Share your truth compassionately, consciously and wisely.
Trust and be open to receive.
For the past almost 7 years, I have been going through what I call a ‘slow death” letting go of the family members and friends that have passed over, recovering from a serious auto-accident, leaving the spiritual community I was a member of for over 22 years, along with two beautiful homes, and so much more.
As an entrepreneur, teacher, writer, coach, these experiences have deepened my ability to guide others through intense change (personally and professionally. As I reflect upon what seemed insurmountable at the time, I am now grateful for the experiences that allow me to serve you even more fully with a complimentary coaching session through July 15.
For more information on the practice of Not-Knowing
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sherry trainor:
This really resonates with me. Where do you coach?
July 2, 2010, 11:35 pmBonnie B Matheson:
I love the quote about shedding old skin by Joseph Campbell. I have shed tons. It is freeing as you say but also very uncomfortable while it is happening. I found a great comfort in writing about it. My book Ahead of the Curve, an intimate conversation with women in the second half of life, was my first attempt at truly helping others understand what I have learned.
So many of us go through this but until the Internet made it so easy to connect with others on a specific subject we often felt alone. NOW we know we are NOT alone. And there is safety and strength in numbers.
You are doing a great job, Shera! Keep it up!
July 4, 2010, 6:07 amadmin:
Hi Bonnie,
Appreciate your taking the time to comment. Perhaps there is a way for the both of us to combine our gifts and passions to help others live the life they so long for. Workshops, webinars, panels, etc.? Take a look at my book: 42 Rules for Successful Collaboration, and pls do sign up for my bi-monthly e-zine. All the best to you!
July 5, 2010, 9:56 amadmin:
Hello Sherry,
Since I have clients all over the USA and internationally, I do 99% of my coaching by phone, Skype and e-mail. Will be offering a few in-person workshops later in the fall in my new home, and looking at serving on a few conference panels.
July 5, 2010, 9:58 am