When working with clients on a one to one basis or in workshops, groups etc. One of my favourite sayings is that we are all a “work in progress”. Being a “work in progress” somehow gives you permission to try new things have new experiences and takes away any pressure from having to get it all right. A “work in progress” means there is room for improvement, room to expand, develop and grow.
They say December 1st is the beginning of winter, a time when nature takes time to slow down, some animals hibernate to pass the winter in a resting state, and for me November, December and January are the months where I take time to reflect, review and re-energise.
REFLECTION: My year started off well, however in June I broke my ankle, tibia and fibular and the Universe brought me to a halt. On reflection I am proud of myself for using the time wisely, reading, writing, meditating, healing. Enjoying the gift of visits from friends who managed to find time in their busy lives, my gratitude goes out to them. Physically for the last 5 months I have been a “work in progress” learning patience whilst giving my body time to heal. Sometimes my patience has been severely tested and when it has, I have taken a step back and observed myself to see who, and what I am struggling to deal with.
REVIEW: Each year I like to allocate myself a budget which I give myself permission to spend on attending Workshops, Conferences, Trainings. This again is me being “a work in progress”. My passion is people and life long learning and invariably my frequent escapes from everyday routines is always an adventure.
At the beginning of the year I started a 12 month Core Training with the International Association of Conscious and Creative Writers. This was an online training with monthly assignments and a monthly conference call. I would not have believed how easy it is to create wonderful and supportive friends ONLINE. Like minded people who are also “a work in progress” who happily give you feedback on your work and encourage you to step out of your comfort zone. If you are an aspiring writer you can find IACCW founded by Julia McCutchen on Facebook.
Next year we will be holding this space as a virtual writing cafe, a writers working group supporting and encouraging each other to use it as a safe space to step into our authorship. How wonderful is that.
In October I re-united with some friends for the first time in years and attended the Hay House “I Can Do It” conference. This was an event where I again had the opportunity of seeing how the connection of Science and Spirituality is developing and growing. Met some fabulous people, listened to many knowledgeable speakers and found my own needs nurtured.
Last month I attended a two day Huna – Chillout Workshop facilitated by Gary Plunkett who again you will find on Facebook. A small group who over two days blended together at all levels. A spiritual and healing weekend which I shall be repeating in March 2012 when Gary has agreed to facilitate a workshop in Doncaster. More about it in the New Year so watch this space.
RE-ENERGISE: As a self-employed business woman reflection, review, re-energise is very important. The more you learn and develop yourself the the more the benefits are felt by the clients and people you work with. Next year I will be working differently. It is my intention to facilitate more workshops, arrange for other facilitators to do workshops (most definitely on things I would like to learn more about), and create a new online presence. My new online presence at this moment in time is a “work in progress” but I will let you know about it as soon as it is up and running.
If you punish yourself, beat yourself up for things you feel you should know, or could have done better. STOP IT! Allow yourself to be “a work in progress”. Give yourself the opportunity of embracing life in a joyful, conscious and creative way. You will be amazed at the results!
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