1 Week to go!

With my final week before Step Off in front of me here is what’s happening for me:

Today, I was grateful that I have a coach. I was glad that we had an appointment – although before we started the call, I was sure I didn’t have time to spend 45 minutes coaching, let alone know what I wanted to coach about. Lo and behold, as we talked, there were plenty of things to discuss.

First, I’m feeling absolutely full of emotion and regularly finding myself needing to stop, take a breath and get back into my body.

Sometimes, I realize I’m speaking really quickly and there is a constriction in my throat that makes it hard to take a full breath. Sometimes, I’m full of sadness for what I am leaving behind. Sometimes, I get into a space in my head that tells me I’ll never get everything finished that I need to before I leave to go to California on Friday in anticipation of Monday’s Step Off.

STOP.

TAKE A BREATH.

GET BACK INTO MY BODY.

Here, I speak slowly, clearly and deliberately. Here, I am filled with peace – knowing that I am not leaving anything or anyone behind. Who I am today is a result of all the experiences as well as the people in my life. Here, I can thank my head for keeping track of the “to do” list, and feel in my heart how I need to be in the moment.

I have an amazing family – their support of me is unwavering.

I have incredible friends – they rally with me in every endeavor.

I have fantastic colleagues – they ask the hard questions AND… respect my choices.

I have faith – complete trust and confidence in the Walk for PEACE.