Conscious Change

Change is inevitable; some of the small day to day changes that often go undetected, to the major transitions that mark the milestones of our lives. When I reminisce I recall, the major events by bursts, marriage, career changes, deaths, and graduations.

All of these events were transitions in my life, and likely yours as well. Some were eagerly planned for, others abrupt and sudden, yet they all had a certain amount of stress, worry and adjustment. The joy of bringing home a baby is mixed with the stress of not enough sleep, the worry about doing it all right, and the adjustment to a brand-new schedule. Some transitions you do not actively seek, and others you initiate consciously.

Transitions are like chapters in your life. When you transition to a new chapter your story becomes richer, fuller somehow. How you manage these transitions largely determines how well you adjust to the change.

This is where some of the awareness techniques from previous articles command. When you have a strong personal foundation you have the necessary tools to navigate through your transitions. You are also able to tune in quicker and easier to the internal shifts
that indicate you're needing a change.

Just as the changing seasons start with subtle changes in temperature weather and nature, your desire for change does as well. When you can tune in early, you allow
yourself the time and space to explore what type of transition will best serve you.

Often the subtle hints or ignored until it becomes something you simply cannot ignore. Many of my clients express a variation of the same thing. "I don't know what I want. I only know that it's not this." by this point, everything seems wrong to them.

One client came to me with that exact issue. She wanted to quit her job, divorce her husband, and move far, far away. She said that this had been brewing for a couple of years. Her youngest had recently started college and she felt the time for action was now.

Over the course of the next few months we worked on discovering what her best course of action would be. She began developing a personal practice that helped her tune into her inner wisdom and took the inspired actions that came up for her. As her frustration level decreased she was able to see more clearly, what kind of life she wanted to create.

Her relationship with her husband improved. She started a small part-time business and cut down her hours at work. She also moved to a smaller home closer to the city, so she could more readily enjoy all of the things she loved to do.

When we ended our work together 10 months later, I asked her what the most valuable lesson was for her. She replied. "When I learned to listen, to really listen to my intuition. Everything just seemed easier."

You can practice tuning into your inner wisdom by spending a couple of minutes each day in a quiet spot, closing your eyes, takings slow deep breaths and clearing your mind. At first your mind may fill with thoughts, simply let them pass through and stay focused
on your breath. With practice you will be able to quiet your mind and tap into your inner wisdom or intuition too.

Cathy Brennan is a professional coach, speaker, and author who has helped hundreds of clients create meaning and prosperity in their business’s and lives. Want to know how? She can be reached at coach@pathwayscoach.com, 860-774-0006, or www.pathwayscoach.com .

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