It’s a VUCA world

I never expected to be self-employed and am continually gratified to be of service and earn a living as a coach, healer and facilitator. 

I also hadn't imagined the vulnerability and polarization we are experiencing as a country.  Is anyone else grieving? My national identity, my sense of what to expect...the loss of how I thought things would always be...it's all up in the air. 

It’s VUCA: Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous*

Beyond my internal reflections, friends and colleagues are jobless, programs defunded, and the news continues to be challenging. The ripple effects go on as we navigate unexpected trauma alongside cooking dinner, mitigating sibling rivalry, plan logistics and care for our loved ones. 

It’s a lot. 

And looks like it will be this way for a while.

[Insert big belly breath here. Repeat. Ok, now read on.]

Given all that VUCAness, what is within our control? 

Ourselves. How we care for ourselves and for one another. How we manage our relationships. How we invest, show up and serve. 

Marketing myself always feels a bit tricky as I have some deeply embedded values around humility from my rural North Dakota Scandinavian culture to not stick out or be boastful. 

And…the context has shifted. We need one another's talents and skills in complementary ways to bring us through.  

There's a trend in my healing sessions–when given the chance, nearly everyone asks for insights about a close relationship, usually parent or child. 

The results are always astounding. The client tells me the person’s name, I tune in and something comes through. It’s usually an image or a metaphor “Seems like you are walking parallel but the other person leans on you more for X, but they also support you in such and such” or “You’re like two playful dolphins that have solo adventures but always come home to one another” or “Your child is light, full of air, almost as if holding onto a helium balloon.” And sometimes it's "You are tied but there's an imbalance in what you receive and the reason seems to be XYZ and here's how you can reframe that and mitigate the pain for yourself."  

And that’s just the beginning! We dive in from there to ask how you can nurture, repair, or ask for a shift in that relationship. 

It’s transformational. Supportive. Healing. Liberating!

I speak from experience. I came to this kind of healing as I sought resources for my own kids. It started with a cranial sacral therapist who could sense messages from my baby and released birth trauma from her body. It grew into people who could explain certain dynamics and suggest approaches that honor the soul work I have with my kids. It has helped immensely to have images and ideas of what’s going on energetically that I can then work on in my daily interactions. And I’ve gotten my own healing along the way. 

Explore  Generational Soul Support

Generational Soul Support is designed for you to learn about yourself and your relationship patterns, quirks, soul work with others. In particular your kids or your parent(s) figures. 

Self care? Ugh or…?

Be honest, does the "put on your own oxygen mask first" idea compel you to invest time in yourself? 

Or does it make you kinda roll your eyes because it's a lovely thought but...impossible to execute? 

I nod my head, I tell it to others and when it comes down to it---I put others first. 

So here's a thought--

What if it's more than self care?

So, what if it's not just about you? What if others actually need you at your best? 

When we do a session, you get insights, healing releases and support that will transform you instantly and wait for it--- positively improve your relationships with others. 

When you feel better, you show up better, you are more in tune and thus you can serve others more deeply.

Better yet- - - What if there's a "both and?"

There is!  What if you can get self-care while you are getting tips and insights on how to serve those you typically put first?  For example, with your kids? With your parent? With another loved or not-so-loved-but-inherently-in-your-life one? 

You can.   

You can because I can. I do that now. In 50 minutes, I'll describe the nature and dynamics of your soul contract, what that means for your relationship and give you ideas on what will support you both. Along the way we'll tend to any healing and releases that are in your highest good and, I guarantee, you'll feel lighter, more equipped and deeply held in love by the end of our session. 

It's better experienced than explained. Just try it. 

What makes a country happy?

The world continues to be in flux. 

 Living this tension of uncertainty alongside excitement for the good that still exists takes energy. 

 To keep seeing joy when there is much to protect is a big ask. 

 I always tell you to breathe, so take a moment and do that. Keep doing that. Set reminders to help you do it intentionally and deeply. The Japanese say you need 36 deep breaths a day.     Thirty-six.      Challenge offered, standard set, will you accept?

And, today I want to highlight another strategy: Connection.

I recently rebranded with a new logo and website because I realized the central tenet of all my work is facilitating connection. 

 Connection to self.   Connection to Other.   Connection to Spirit.*

 This made intuitive sense to me and then last week, I read “The Happiest Country in the World Isn’t What You Think” by the researchers leading the Global Flourishing Study.** They are examining several domains of wellbeing over five years, and the first year has revealed that people flourish when they feel—wait for it--

• Connected to their own meaning

• Rich in relationships, and

• Deeply tied to a community

BOOM. There it is. Connection. 

A while back, I asked you: Given the upheaval and uncertainty of this time, what’s in your control? 

My answer is: 

Your relationship with yourself. 

Your relationships with those around you. 

Your relationship with a higher power. 

So, let’s get practical. How do we support ourselves through this muck?

The data-driven answer is:  Invest in your relationships. Develop deeper community. Connect. 

If that feels easier said than done, then book a call with me now. 

Because I can tap into your intuition with you, we can examine relationships and identify what they need. 

You can and should have a relationship with your Higher Self and that of God/Creator/Source within in you. Everything I do is co-creation and we’ll get you whatever you need in the moment. 

*Otherwise known as Source, God, Universe, the Divine, however you want to name that force that is beyond ourselves 

*You can find the Global Flourishing Project and data here:  https://www.cos.io/gfs

Blog Post Title Two

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.