Coaches, mentors, parents, teachers, friends: If ever there was a time to be a catalyst for well-being, it is NOW in this pivotal, poignant moment in history.
By Terez Hartmann I know we each have our own unique perspective, style of expression and intentions, and that no words will ever resonate as clearly as those that come from within YOU. But when these words presented themselves to me during my “Covid chrysalis time,” I felt compelled to share them. May this letter ignite a spark within YOU to remember how magnificent you are, that life is supposed to be good for you, and perhaps to encourage you to take pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard/ touchscreen) to “coach the coach” and craft a letter of your own in YOUR own words. Dear multi-faceted being, I just want to take a moment to say that I am proud of you. You remain open and willing to see yourself and life clearly—and it is especially nice for you to remember to see and seek the light in your SELF. It is so nice to see you being kinder and gentler with yourself, as your sweet spirit thrives when you allow your natural well-being to flow. You are on to something, my dear friend, so keep focusing in easy, relaxed, gentle ways and just as you have seen, the higher emotions are just as beautiful when viewed from a foundation of serenity and satisfaction. Even though the world may seem to reward those who endure suffering and pain in the name of checking yet another box of accomplishment, it is awesome that this chrysalis time of quiet metamorphosis is
showing you that there is another path to allowing the things that truly matter to you: You have opened to the idea that you ARE enough and that expansion is just the natural order of things, so you don’t have to push and suffer for it. You know you are a work of art in progress and always will be, and by being present in your body and living/acting with intention, you can continue to move in the direction that is most conducive to your true joy and happiness, aka the authentic “success” that lies at the heart of every dream, vision and intention. You are allowed to “miss the mark” and always find gifts in these experiences, one of which is discovering new ways to talk to yourself that are infinitely more helpful and nourishing. You know how to bend and flow, while staying rooted in light, love and truth. You see and feel the lightness and benefit of letting go of guarding, protecting or defending, and you are feeling the power of embracing your light and joy gently. You have recognized that feelings show up to show you something. Observe and let them inform you of what to choose next. You know that now is when you allow. You are remembering that no moment or single creation defines you, these are merely jumping off places for your next evolutionary step. You have truly come to know that if you want to change what you are seeing, your mission is to upgrade your vision.
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