Never say Never

Well it is official. I have been rehired at Starbucks and am returning to my role as Store Manager in Squamish. I certainly didn’t see this coming but I have to say that I am very excited about the opportunity. Really it was the ultimate act of letting go. I have certainly grown over the last 18 months as I worked on building my coaching practice. Ultimately I realized that I need to take care of myself. By returning to Starbucks I am giving myself some much needed stability and a solid foundation from which to work from. The skills and knowledge I have gained will only help to create more success in my role. The fact is I missed the challenge and I missed the people. So I am very excited about returning. I have a tremendous respect for the culture and values of Starbucks which made it an easy decision to return. I also can’t think of a better venue to practice and share all that I have learned.

New Beginning

I have been going through quite a lot over the last few weeks. Lots and lots of uncertainty. I realized early on that this was a real opportunity for a new beginning. This is really exciting. What I am now realizing is that I am fully ready for this now. Everything will be new and it will be filled with exciting challenges. Yes it will be scary but it will also be exciting. Tomorrow the phone is going to ring and I will get the news I have been patiently awaiting. Then life will become alive with many different possibilities and opportunities. There are many exciting things about this but I think the one that is really most important is to have a solid foundation from which to create from. This is something that I have been truly missing. So fingers crossed….. I am ready for my new beginning.

Slowing Down

I am sitting in a coffee shop in North Van. I have not been down here that often recently. What is surprising me during my visit to Vancouver is just how much everyone is in a hurry. Or….have I slowed down? Hmmm. I wonder. This morning I was looking for a parking spot and was slowly and precisely looking. I was surprised when 3 people honked at me. Hurry up go quicker. I didn’t react to them.

I have to say, that if it is me that is slowing down, I quite like the concept. I have more time to appreciate what is right here. Not as much desire to be in my head. I feel much more present and in the moment.

Ross

Just Say It!!

I was looking through some of my photos and stumbled upon this one. I really love it. One of the things I have learned is to just say what needs to be said. This photo really puts that in perspective.

Enjoy.

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Creating Space

Of all the conversations I have with clients and friends the topic that comes up most often is “Letting Go”.  I have to say that I personally struggle with this one constantly. Yet the awareness that I get when I finally let go is always a powerful one.

One of the things to consider is that by letting go you are simply releasing what you are hanging on to. This does not mean that it can’t / won’t come back to you. Imagine a child that is intensely hanging on to a puppy. Energetically the puppy does not want to be with the child. When the child releases the attachment the puppy will return of its own will and the exchange will be enhanced.

The easiest way to understand how this works, is to first rename it. When you let go, what you are actually doing is “Creating Space”.  You are creating opportunities to explore different perspectives or just to step back from what you want and see it in a different way.

Imagine that you have decided to go on a road trip and you fill your car with stuff. Front seat back seat etc. All your belongings. Along the way you decide that you don’t want your stuff and you get rid of it all….. You continue to drive and you see 3 people hitchiking. You decide to pick them up and end up having an amazing trip because of these people that you have met along the way. By getting rid of all your stuff (letting go) you created the space for these people in your car.

Recently I made the decision to let go of my website. Unexpectedly I discovered this site which is FREE…. I may not have seen the opportunity if I hadn’t created the space for it.

Ross

 

Welcome

Hello Everyone!!!

I am excited about my new BLOG / Website It is my intention to write here frequently so check back often. For now I will share a poem that I wrote last week.

Ross

The Bridge

One step at a time over the wise roots,
revealing themselves, letting me know,
they have weathered the years, stepped on daily
The sign says South Loop bridge removed for safety
Keep going or turn back?
for me the answer is to always keep going

The stillness of this place speaks to me
grounding, fully present, birds chirping their bliss
I cross where there is no bridge
Determined to keep going
On the other side I find a tree that serves as a chair

I stop and listen to nature’s breath
It feels safe here, peaceful and still
This same stillness lives inside me
Keep going the voice says
You are safe and you are loved
Make a difference in the world

Tears well up in my eyes, I close them
Focus on my breath and listen
A symphony of birds, ducks, geese and wind
My eyes open and everything is brighter
I exit the trail on the right track