by Deb | Oct 1, 2007 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Change, Transition, and Transformation Series, Connections, Learning, Spirituality and Reflection
All of us have at some time experienced a major change in our lives that leaves us feeling off-balance and scared. Each of these experiences presents us with an opportunity for positive transformational change. As with all experiences, how we perceive and respond to...
by Deb | Oct 1, 2007 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Change, Transition, and Transformation Series, Learning
My experience started when I found myself feeling lethargic, without energy, motivation or a sense of purpose. As someone who is usually self-directed, motivated, and focused, I was distressed. At first, I tried to force myself to work but that only intensified my...
by Deb | Oct 1, 2007 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Change, Transition, and Transformation Series, Learning, Spirituality and Reflection
Reframing my experience as a transition left me with a more positive outlook. But I was nonetheless uncomfortable with the uncertainty of not knowing where the transition was taking me. I wanted to end the discomfort by trying to analyze, define, and force an...
by Deb | Oct 1, 2007 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Change, Transition, and Transformation Series, Learning, Spirituality and Reflection
In order to let the mud settle, I needed to start being instead of constantly doing. But, old habits are hard to break. Even though I didn’t feel like writing, I decided to check my voicemail and email. There were no phones or Internet access in my cabin. So, I...
by Deb | Oct 1, 2007 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Change, Transition, and Transformation Series, Healing, Learning, Mindful and Intentional, Spirituality and Reflection
While I was at the retreat center, I decided to pamper myself. I had a kink in my neck and shoulders that had been there fore a few weeks. I assumed that taking a few yoga classes would alleviate the pain, they didn’t. So, I decided to take advantage of the...
by Deb | Oct 1, 2007 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Change, Transition, and Transformation Series, Learning, Mindful and Intentional, Spirituality and Reflection
I began to consciously change my behavior in other ways. I began to pay closer attention to how I spent my time. I realized how much of my time was spent multi-tasking driving while talking on the phone, walking while checking my email, reading while eating, etc. All...
