Not to be dramatic, but it can feel like there are battles raging all around us, including within us, for our souls. We’re being forced to look at how we live, reflect on what we believe, consider what matters and ask what’s next? Whether it’s the many wars that are being fought around us, the increasing political corruption and autocracy, lack of regard for humanity or fallout from environmental disruption, our world is in turmoil.

You may be experiencing aspects of these challenges and conflicts mirrored within your own experience as you begin to question your life and work. It’s kind of hard to sit back and plan “business as usual” with so many things being dismantled, not the least of which are our expectations and belief structures.

It’s not just you, we’re all undergoing a big rethink!

I personally cannot believe it’s already August. It feels like I’ve been moving in slow motion, wading through thick honey as I wait for things to happen knowing that I can’t force things. Meanwhile time flies by like a flash flood or storm passing through.

Some Perspective

How can we respond to our own impatience when it doesn’t feel like things are happening quickly enough or we haven’t realized the changes we desire?

• Be patient: Look for grace and compassion with yourself. Recognize what is outside your control and focus on those things you can control, like your attitude, energy, thoughts and emotions.
• Appreciate what is happening: Acknowledge the progress you have made. Reflect on all the things you have done and are doing now to ask yourself, “what am I learning?” Sometimes when we drop in, we can find more gratitude and relax a little.
• Enjoy the moment: How might you be even more present to what is happening now? Whenever I drop into the NOW, it helps me to slow down and savor the good stuff and realize THIS moment is valuable.
• Step back and reflect: We’re more than mid-way through the year and it’s likely that your priorities have shifted without your realizing it. What’s different now? Are you being asked to move in a new direction? Maybe you’re being called to something new and need to adjust. Let yourself explore what’s arising and see what adjustments you might want to make now.
• Recognize the value of evolution: While I can appreciate the periodic need for revolution, there’s so much value in recognizing the cyclical nature of things. Growth and maturity come from wisdom and experience, both of which take time (like the aging process for a fine wine or the 9 months of human gestation).
• Prepare and make space: If you’re in a holding period, this is a great time to look at what else might be holding you back or down. It may just not be the right time yet, so how can you take advantage of where you are? What can you clear out, release and let go of to let new possibilities come in?
• Choose your reaction: Do you want to battle and revolt and blame yourself for not being farther along, faster or will you acknowledge where you are and what you need now? Impatience can be natural, but it’s not always helpful and rarely makes things happen faster.

How can you create more ease for yourself? Figure out what you want to experience in the future and try to adjust your energy to match that vibration now, see if that helps reduce some of the need to rush or push as you act as if what you want is already here.

New Insights

I’m trying all sorts of new things as I evolve my business focus. My work has always supported clients to look within at their personal situations, as well as to look without at their work and environment. We are so much more than just our work and we’re not well-served by separating our professional selves from our personal lives because that causes disconnection and discontent.

In the spirit of creating more integration, I shared an intuitive business reading for this week here, pulling an oracle card to inform your direction and another card for your professional focus this week. Now why would I bother playing with cards, aren’t I a serious business person you might ask? Well if you haven’t already sensed, I prefer to access a wider realm of awareness that includes our instincts and intuition, our bodies, energy and emotions.

These go beyond living in our heads alone where we can make smart tactical decisions that we later discover were completely disconnected from our hearts. So yeah, I believe we can tap into other sources of knowing that help us live the deeply meaningful lives that we’re being called towards. Oracle cards are just one way to do that.

Think of a time when you had a “hunch” that someone was going to call or something was going to happen, then shortly thereafter you got confirmation you were right. Was that dumb blind luck? Maybe. I prefer to think of it as uncovering the beautiful synchronicity of life by tapping into the universal flow.

Many of us need more of this ability to trust our gut because otherwise we can battle against ourselves and live solely in our minds, detached from our bodies and the earth. We all have to find what works for us to feel more centered and grounded in ourselves. Maybe it’s a walk in the park, lifting weights at the gym, cooking a delicious meal or meditating. Whatever brings you joy and helps you transcend into greater awareness, I recommend doing more of that:)

REALIZE Your Power

My Authentic Alchemy Path INNER WORK series continues. These free workshops and intensives can support you to explore your next level of growth. The REALIZE Master Class will be on Tuesday, August 12th from 6-7pm EST. You can register HERE to uncover your most important strengths, values and priorities. By exploring what you care most about, you will better understand your current situation and have more clarity around what you want to create in the future. You will connect with your inner wisdom and learn to trust your intuitive knowing and instincts.

Realize what’s true for you. Pre-session reflection questions and a workbook will support your process as I guide your inner inquiry and a visualization journey. Discover more of your truth and gain clarity to move forward with more ease. Register HERE to get your ticket and access to the recording!

To finding patience on the path to purpose,
Lenore

P.S. Want more intuitive business guidance to support your personal growth and professional leadership, schedule a complimentary Discovery Call to review your goals and how transformational coaching can support you.