Reflections from a midlife journey
Dancing with light and shadow
As the summer solstice approaches and with it the longest day of the year, I’ve been reflecting a lot about light and shadow. It can be hard to remember my light when I am lost in the shadow of negative thoughts and unpleasant emotions. When I do find myself stuck in the shadows, there are things I can do that help create the space I need to find my light again.
Uncovering the blocks to my belonging
The gift of belonging to yourself and being who you are, vs. being who you think you need to be to fit in, is knowing that you are worthy of your own time, energy, and attention. When you belong to yourself, there is ample space for what matters … you.
Even with the work I’ve done around this over the years, I can still find myself putting me on the back burner. I recently found myself stuck in this old pattern again. When I looked deeper into this pattern during a recent coaching session, I discovered the blocks standing in the way of giving myself the time, energy, and attention I need.