Stepping into the light

Well, whatever happened to January and February?!

One of the reasons that I choose to be a Happiness Coach is that age old principle - we teach best what we most need to learn. OK, I'll amend that statement somewhat. As a coach I do not presume to "teach." Rather I trust that in working with my clients I inspire and facilitate the discovery of truths that are already within them and available to them. Nor am I a miserable, mardy faced doom and gloom sort of gal who needs a constant reminder to cheer up. Far from it, as I hope anyone who knows me will attest. Positivity is my natural state. Is why I feel so at odds when negativity bites.

But happiness isn't simply positivity. Happiness can't really be seen or experienced in our lives when we rely on positivity alone. Happiness is sometimes felt in contrast. And it's also posssible to be happy whilst experiencing painful events and learning unpleasant lessons. So it's a complex thing and it fascinates me.

I do know for sure that my life's purpose is to be happy, because I know that when I touch my own happiness and when I sincerely reach for it, great things happen, for me, for people around me and for the world I live in.  

And what I have found is that sometimes contented and joyful happiness needs to lie a little fallow before blossoming once more into its next phase. It has done for me over the last few weeks. The challenges of life have sometimes seemed a little tougher and I've let slip some of the things that make me happiest, because it's been important, for any number of reasons, to notice what's going on in my inner world and to make the necessary adjustments. Time was that would have freaked me out and I'd have thought I'd lost my plot.

Now I see it for what it is. Growth. 

So it's nearly spring, actually the first day of March. A beautiful sunny Sunday morning. I am looking forward to the arrival of a special house guest who over the next 6 weeks will be helping me to step into my light and see what my new growth has brought. 

A dear friend sent me a beautiful card recently with these words:

Life is slippery, here take my hand

We all need a helping hand, even if it is only to reach out our own and let it point the way to our new direction. So if you've been a little in the dark yourself over this long winter, reach out your hand and join me in this brave new light.

  

Comments

[Tim Downes]

I echo your feeling thoughts Jeni...

A sign on my wall reads 'look out of every window'. I respond to its wisdom. The sun is shining brightly over the fields landing rays of pure light on a grazing horse.

The days darkness is behind us and I embace the glorious March sunlight like a long lost friend.

Last night the stars in the sky were so clear and each seemed to have a special message for me. It is time to truly lighten up. :o)

May you all shine your light.

Tim aka Starlight
Rising the Talent of Heroes

[Andrew Leigh]

Wise words and a beautiful post, Jenny.

Thank you. Andy