I had an interesting conversation with one of my coaching clients this week. She was emotionally and physically spent. She had nothing to give anyone or herself. She had just finished a big project for the company that went extremely well, but was emotionally and mentally taxing. I asked her what were her plans to replenish her energy, to re-energize and reconnect. She looked at me as if i was from Mars. "That sounds so selfish. I can't do that. I need to take care of others." This let to a very deep and interesting conversation. Memories of walking in the woods brought tears to her eyes.
I think we allow ourselves to get to the point that we are too tired to know we are too tired. Every now and then we need to invest in ourselves or we won't have anything to give anyone and we will get sick. I'm not talking about sitting to read a book or taking a nap. I mean something that would really increase our peace, joy, and focus. For me is a retreat in solitude, which I take three or so weekends a year. My wife is usually the barometer. She knows when I really needed it. The other thing is to spend a week by the beach. I wish all of you opportunities to re-connect with God, nature, and yourself...
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talking to me coach? I can so identify with this. A weekend retreat, in the sun, hearing the waves and the voice of God. mmmm
prayers appreciated for my health too - my gall bladder flared yesterday. ouch! feeling better today but drained. Praise God no classes!
Posted by: | January 21, 2006 at 05:18 AM
grrr forgt to sign in. (using a friends computer here) ... anwyay you knew it was me, right? (grin)
Posted by: Lorna | January 21, 2006 at 05:19 AM
Praying the rosary always replenishes me. I carry mine with me everywhere so that if I have a stretch of time waiting for something or someone, I pull it out and pray.
The other thing that I do to restore my equilibrium is to knit. I tend to start out with lots of thoughts swirling in my head, but soon my mind empties and I feel restored, even with dropped stitches ;).
Posted by: Argent | January 21, 2006 at 08:14 AM
Hi Lorna, sounds like you need to plan some time in the sun..., imagine, you could re-read the whole Bible again! I'm praying for your health...
Argent, my rosary is with me at all times. I always feel so peaceful after praying it. I have never knitted (sp?), but I can imagine how calming it could be. Thanks for commenting...
Posted by: Hector | January 21, 2006 at 09:44 AM