Her Advice: Let The Physical World Show You The Beauty Of Life

from Her Magazine - March 2021

Her Success: March Success

BY COACH CHRIS

Can you believe that it is March — already? I am telling you, time is flying, and I am constantly asking the question: Where did the time go? Daily, I am looking in the mirror and seeing myself get older as time is racing past me. I remember being in elementary school and being enamored with science. I think I liked science a lot because it was a system of knowledge that is concerned with the physical world. I have always been intrigued by the world around me. I used to look up at the sky and try to figure out how clouds are formed or why you cannot see wind although you can feel it on your face. I loved watching how flowers grow, how trees can stand for hundreds of years with root systems that go deep into the earth. Science was amazing to me!

And then, I got introduced to technology, pagers, emails, Nintendo systems’ first Super Mario Brothers game (I realize I am telling my age), cell phones, iPads, and so much more! During

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this pandemic, I truly wondered how in the world we would have made it without Zoom calls, Microsoft teams, and other technology-based systems. We have depended on technology so much, and our world has changed a lot because of these technological developments. I am thankful that we have had these avenues to remain connected with each other!

Science and technology advances have contributed a great deal to the way we have been able to maneuver through this pandemic. And although, I have been thankful for both science and technology, I must admit that I have been doing a lot of thinking about the power of silence. I do not know about you, but for me, our world has been so busy, so noisy, and so full of various activities. As much as we have advanced and achieved, I often wonder how much have we missed because we have been moving so much.

A lesson science taught when I was younger that I still enjoy today is observing the way birds take flight in the air and to do so without saying a word. You see, observation was the first step I learned in the scientific process. In other words, take a moment and look around. Ask yourself what you see. Listen for cues of what is happening around you. Be present in the moment and do not get caught up in the whirlwinds of life.

I have been on this silent quest, to be more “in the moment” and to observe the world around me. I want to encourage you, as the time is flying by so fast, take some still moments and allow the physical world around you to show you the beauty of this life. Allow the quiet of the wind that assists the birds to ascend high toward the heavens to captivate your thoughts as you release all frustrations, pressure and tension.

This life is like a vapor. Do not miss important moments with what is around you and who is around you. Allow the first step in the scientific process to speak loudly and boldly to you: observe.

Until we connect again, observe - intentionally!

Christy Jones, also known as Coach Chris, is an improvement coach for leaders who works to help them break free from feeling overwhelmed while taking their teams to high levels of performance. Contact her at beginmonday.com.