It's complicated.
It's incredibly complicated.
And.... those descriptions can keep us from making progressive decisions and actions that move us (and others) beyond the complications and complexities.
Complicated and complex are 100% legitimate descriptors. And... those descriptors can also be the values-based motivator for you to do something, rather than nothing.
Notice and name your village of supports and their village of supports and their village of supports. Somewhere in your world, there will be people or resources or avenues to disrupt this hamster wheel of stress - and help you move onward and forward.
Notice. Name. Choose.
Lead yourself well.
How fast do you walk? When do you stroll?
When you use a pen, how quickly do you write?
Where are your shoulders positioned right now?
How deep are your breaths right now?
Sprints of hair-straight-back are common. The occasional marathon of project management, or the mountain climb of life and work demands can certainly add adventure to a life of meaningful contribution.
Double-click on what is driving you to live in a state of hustle, hurry, strive, fix, heal, fomo, never-enough, never-complete, or never-arriving. Notice the message and the language beneath this way of life.
Notice. Name. Choose.
Lead yourself well.
Will you give a wholehearted YESSSSSSSS to times of stillness and rest for your nervous system and your internal leadership?
There is tension in the air. Politically. Interpersonally. Financially. Cognitively.
It's not nothing. Notice and name it. Think deeply about your choice (or lack of same) to create space to navigate this uncertain journey.
It may be an unwelcome opportunity for positive change, but here you are.
Respect and honour your finite energy these days.
Offload commitments.
Clear your schedule.
Be mindful of the internal conflicts.
Give yourself freedom to grow through this messy, messy middle.
This is only the middle of your story.
Lead yourself well.
Loss is universal. Talking about it should be, too.
Talking about the timeline and the journey should be normalized as well.
Sitting with the pain of loss is terribly difficult. Also immensely valuable.
And silliness and laughter is not to be underestimated for it's healing power. It is a very good medicine for the crooked journey of everyone's reality.
Notice.
Name.
Choose.
Lead yourself well.
