Simply..waiting....

13/8/2018

I came across coach Cheryl Richardson and listened to some videos..

Here are some of the things she said which 'spoke to my condition'

she talks of learning to sit in limbo, to wait, to allow what's next to come to us.

Of dismantling our lives and releasing the things which no longer feed us.

If we are clear that what we want is to feel alive.. that we want more aliveness...

Of asking ourselves 'What calls to me energetically and says do more of this?

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Does it resonate with you?

10 Comments

Mary

14/8/2018 05:46:46 am

Have not listened to her yet, but from what you have written I think I have instinctually been using that technique in my immediate post-retirement period. Not compelled to do something, just to do something. Finding my way slowly and savouring the process seems to be working for me. Most days I wake up simply feeling grateful not to be in the rush and incivility of the work world anymore. Trying things out (e.g. like drawing, extended reading periods) and knowing that I don't have to set a particular course is very freeing. Not sure I would say I am energetically approaching things (LOL--not in this heat), but I sure am appreciating this time.

Freda

14/8/2018 02:04:23 pm

That sounds like a wonderful and wise approach Mary!

cath

14/8/2018 09:26:48 am

Sheryl Richardson is new to me. I have requested a book by her from the library to give me an impression as I have this curious nature.... and maybe I do her injustice with my first impression.

At first glance I think I prefer another vocabulary: except waiting, that is a verb I find essential too and that very much speaks to me.
'Dismantling your life' not so much. To me that is more about breaking down, de-constructing while my preference is in more gentle words: discovering, expanding, severance too of what doesn't fit anymore, listening to the call (to adventure) waiting at the threshold, holding the door ajar. Metaphors that create space and tell me where I am at and can give direction to my action.

Freda

14/8/2018 02:07:37 pm

New to me too Cath. Given that my word is gently maybe I should go with your vocabulary - the words we choose to use are so important. I love the idea of a call to adventure...

Susan

14/8/2018 12:21:20 pm

Willingness to 'waiting in limbo' resonates for me. I'm getting to enjoy it, because although my activities/events are less frequent than other peoples', when the inspiration for them arises, it's much more specific and relevant to where I'm at now.
Also, I like the 'want to feel alive or aliveness', as I grow older, whatever changes in my faculties may occur.

Freda

14/8/2018 02:09:12 pm

Enjoying it instead of worrying about it! Yay!

Damsonlily

14/8/2018 12:38:46 pm

Strangely connected thoughts and events here today. Driving back from lunch with a friend, I caught a small amount of a R4 programme about “Whatever happened to?.....”
It seems Australian aboriginal people also have a tradition of just sitting and waiting in the face of deciding whether to act or not. If eventually, no action is needed, that is deemed to be fine. It is not judged to be time wasted.
And my OH reposted something from a friend on Facebook, which was about following the Taoist and Zen Buddist idea that “wait and see” can be a good policy and aligns with nature.
So it would seem that this is a well-known truth. We do not always have to be doing. Being and waiting is fine.
I think it also makes us more aware of opportunities; things we are too busy to see while we are forging our own paths. Perhaps we just need space to let our left brain functions surface and suggest what might come next?

Freda

14/8/2018 02:25:14 pm

There is a lot to learn from cultures other than our own and I do think it is patience I need to cultivate. I see the wisdom in eait and see, but doing it is hard for me. I do appreciate such thoughtful comments.

Julia

15/8/2018 11:27:28 am

Your comments definitely resonated with me, Freda. I’m not on Facebook so couldn’t access the videos but I’m glad you are finding the teachings you need to support your journey... and you are sure enriching mine!

Freda

15/8/2018 01:45:29 pm

The sharing is the best part.

Simply..waiting....

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