Resilience|Connection|Hope
Let’s Keep on Lookin’ for the Light
And we’ll escape the darkness…
I sit before my computer this morning with thoughts flowing from the night before. Some articles I read just before bed that made an impact on me.
First was Chris Hedges hauntingly powerful story of her pain. I could feel through her words, her emotions….emotions she is sharing with so many others at this time, expressed as only she can…
I then read Paul Myers MBA inspiring article written based on past interviews with powerful female entrepreneurs. Paul ended his article asking for thoughts from a few of our female friends in the community. I was honored that he included me and speechless in responding…
As I spent the night with thoughts of both articles flowing through my head, I woke up including Trista Ainsworth and her powerful journey of JOY and the articles she has shared. She’s done 21 articles on joy. I chose this one as I did not find joy in rainy days until I read…
We are all helping each other with our thoughts, our writings, our words. We may not even know the impact that has lasted after the article is closed. The feelings, emotions, ideas that stay with us long after the reading is done.
Shared tears of the pain…support and encouragement…celebrating the joy
The comfort of not feeling alone during this time of isolation.
It came to me that these articles are 3 P’s:
Pain — that so many of us are feeling in the same and even different ways.
Power — we cannot control what is happening, we can control only ourselves.
Pleasure — during this time of panic, finding peace to help us move forward.
We are all feeling pain at some level during this time.
For some it’s the fear of the virus — am I safe, are my loved ones safe? Hope for a vaccine soon.
For some it’s the fear of freedom — how will life continue as the days, weeks, months go by. When will things open fully, when will NEW restrictions be lifted? Dread of a mandatory vaccine.
For some it’s financial fear — loss of a business or job. Loss of money in retirement funds or stock market.
For some it’s the fear of it all — losing health, losing loved ones, losing freedom, losing finances — regardless of what the fear is, we are all caught in the fear of losing — something…
…We are all one. Oneness is not sameness. No matter your race, gender, age, location, economic level — we are all united by this virus and how it’s been handled.
The virus itself, and the effects of the virus.
Over our time together, I have shared the peace I have found, the play I have added, the pleasure in this time in lockdown — how it’s been a gift of time for me.
Today I share the pain… The one thing I have not shared is what I felt would be coming as we moved forward. Why? Because I needed to keep peace within me. Keep positive. Live in the present and not worry about the future.
Stress weakens the immune system along with causes both dis-ease and disease.
I have shared that I worked for WW as a meeting room leader and that I am creating a business, stepping into a role of The Empowerment Coach.
What I haven’t shared is what my day job currently is. For the last two years, I have worked for a franchisee of Massage Envy. He owns four clinics and I represent each with marketing and networking. I also work the front desk and help run one of the clinics.
I realize you may read this and think I work in a store. I see it as working in a clinic playing a part of helping people on their journey of healing. Some come in with physical pain, for others it’s the mental pain, some it’s both — all dealing with stress in some form and level.
I have learned that massage is not a pampering but a necessity. And I have seen how what we do helps people in their journey to wellness.
I love what I do and my intention is for people to love coming to our location, or calling to make the appointment. I have the honor and privilege to be the first person a client deals with. I am that smile, hug, shoulder. I am the reassurance that you are where you are supposed to be. And I am the last contact before they leave…
…I consider myself as one of the healers, along with our fabulous therapists. It doesn’t matter if the client has the best therapist if their experience outside of their session is stressful or inadequate.
My intention is to make every person who calls or come in feel cared for.
As I hold myself to this standard, I have been honored to be the top in sales in all four clinics. We have monthly memberships along with gift cards. I don’t look at it as selling, but as helping someone on their wellness path.
Helping someone see that they matter, that they need to take care of themselves.
I don’t just think this — I believe this. And I see it with our services.
As I move into my business of doing what I love, I have loved my time with ME.
My future is approaching, and my future is so uncertain. I received an email before going to bed two nights ago. My boss shared that he is unclear of the future — who isn’t right?! With this in mind, he cannot maintain the salary level I held. He will be back in touch with a re-offer and I can decide what I would like to do… I solely support myself.
Now on top of creating my business, which I wish could just be my sole income right now, will I add possibly looking for another job… omg…
Do I stay and try to supplement — or do I have to go…
What do I want to do at this time? I want to fall apart.
What do I need to do at this time? I need to keep it together.
I am unclear but I will Trust the process — Have faith — Believe…
I’ve been down this path of uncertainty many times, especially during the last 5 1/2 years. I’m The Empowerment Coach as my #1 client and best success story is myself.
I’ve helped many others, but it started with me…
I’ve lived with uncertainty long before the uncertainty of our times of now. I realized that I’ve been in training for this time for years.
One thing I know for certain, is that we cannot control anything but ourselves, and how we react. And in doing this, we can influence those around us and the situation. Through our actions, we can make something better or worse.
Over the years, I’ve found ways to help me take control of myself and find peace among broken pieces. I have developed my BE WELL method, which are tools using a body, mind, and soul approach to well being.
When life throws a punch at you — don’t overwhelm yourself! Take it day by day, hour by hour, even minute by minute if you have to.
I love the mantra: Everything always works out for me. It’s not just a catchy phrase, it’s not even just a powerful affirmation — it’s rewiring the brain. It’s neuroplasticity! And it’s directing our energy. We are all energy.
It allows us to be open to find solutions and help from the Universe.
And it works! Not only do I say it and have for years, but I’ve believe it to be true, because in the end, everything always works out for me…
There was a time in my life where I would comfort myself with overeating unhealthy foods and drinking my wine and numbing with TV.
Now I maintain eating whole, real foods, skip the wine (just have occasionally and my body and liver thank me) and watch inspirational webinars.
Some of the other things that are currently helping me keep calm are meditating, walking and writing. And reading articles from the friends I have made here in Illumination. It brings a smile to my face.
And I practice gratitude! I am so grateful to Dr Mehmet Yildiz for his timely creation of Illumination… Everything happens as it should and for a reason.
And to our fabulous community of friends — you all have helped me more than you could ever know: Thomas Anderson, Tim Maudlin, JeffHerring.com, Gurpreet Dhariwal, Henery X (long), Desiree Driesenaar, Amy Marley, Ksenia Sein, Selma, Rasheed Hooda, Aurora Eliam, CMP, Livia Dabs, Indra Raj Pathak, Terry Mansfield, Kevin Buddaeus, Salam Khan, Timothy Key, Jessica Cote, Kathryn A. LeRoy, Ph.D., John Ross, Marlane Ainsworth, Mike Schoenhofer, MSW, P.G. Barnett, Besom & Bletherskite, Keno Ogbo, Dipti Pande, Daniella Mini, Karen Madej 💛, Bill Abbate, Joe Luca, Chris Hedges, Paul Myers MBA, Trista Ainsworth My apologies if I missed anyone…My love to you all!
I am not the only one facing problems, especially now! What I have learned to do is look at problems as challenges and then challenges as opportunities.
I have come to realize that all the opportunities I have and will face are all leading me to a better place…and each time I’m stronger, braver and a better version of myself. — And same with you, if you chose to see it this way!
No one can change your life except for you!
As I write, this song started playing in my head… please click and listen.
Wow — how appropriate… And I took the picture of the sky stepping away to take a break. The brightness of the sun among the clouds so sharp in person.
We are crossing a bridge together — We are getting closer to the shore.
A song from The Poseidon Adventure. Remember when we only watched disaster movies?! (insert smile — if I only knew how :).
Until next time~
Sending you light, love — and silver linings.
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Be Well,
