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...
by Deb | Oct 1, 2007 | Balance, Change, Transition and Transformation, Change, Transition, and Transformation Series, Connections, Healing, Learning, Quilt of Humanity, Quilt of Humanity ModelTM, Spirituality and Reflection
When my neck was in pain, I knew that my muscles had tightened up and locked into place. According to Dr. Lou, my chiropractor, the massage had not been effective because my muscles were not the source of misalignment. Rather, the muscles had tightened up in response...
