In the lead up to starting this course I began telling people I was retraining to be a Life Coach. Some people were confused, some got it and were encouraging and some were decidedly derogatory, especially when they asked me which training I was doing. One renowned and experienced coach I know, with multiple certifications, scoffed and poo-pooed the idea of doing a course online hosted by a ‘meditation app’ company and did this give me a recognised certification? This judgement dented my confidence. I now know this is normal. That we can have 100 advocates which gives us a feeling of validation, but the 1 or 2 detractors, who get us to question if we are good enough and made the right decision, are the ones we allow to have influence. And that is exactly what I have done all through my life; not followed my heart and not fulfilled my true purpose.
If I hadn’t already signed up for CLC, those detractor’s words would have made me doubt my path and I absolutely would not have gone on this journey. Luckily for me, I had already signed up, and I am so glad I did!
I have been pretty sceptical at times as to what each module can offer, what insight can I get this time, can it be better than the last?, but each step of this journey has delivered distinct learning and development which has built and built as I travel along the path. I’ve lost count of the many “oh that’s why I do that” or “that’s why think or attract that”. Each module has opened an excitement and desire in me to know more, to learn more and understand more, that, on occasion, it’s been hard to focus on other things.
This week, week 14, has been no different and has clarified, transformed and given me a crystal clear understanding of how to put out to the universe. Instead of the wishy-washy “this might be nice, or maybe this, or maybe this” that I have done up until now, I am more clear and concise on wording, visioning and desire.
Our call with Coach , last Monday and his reminder of why he continues on his path - his need for ‘thank you’ - made me realise that is also my need; the need for recognition, the need for thank you! It is totally my WHY 🙏 It has shifted my reason for building a business and given me confidence to reach out to my network and start advertising the joy and fun I bring to teams and the workplace.
And the lesson from Vishen about lofty questions has BLOWN. MY. MIND! 🤯😂 A total WOA moment 🌈 I’ve always struggled with affirmations, for exactly the reasons Vishen points out - my inner voice says “Don’t be ridiculous. You’re not… You don’t have… You’ll never be…”. But posing the same thing as a question? WOW. My inner voice can’t argue with it! It’s not a statement. It’s a question and that question is not directed towards me. It’s not rhetorical. It is for someone/something else to answer. And that has shifted something deep inside me. I feel I now get it!
I don’t have the words to express how much the incredible guidance, support and insights the amazing Life Coach has given. For Coach for putting together this unbelievably well thought-through and presented CLC course, and for giving us his time to answer questions in person. And without the other amazing coaches and friends in the October 2024 cohort, this definitely would not have offered the same experience. So much gratitude and love to you all 💖
Saying ‘thank you’ doesn’t feel enough, but this thank you comes from very deep in my joyous soul.
Eternally grateful ❤️🙏