Working with Heidi, I've learned that there's tremendous energy in the
clarity of my intentions. By intentions, I mean my vision for myself -- who I really want to be in the world, in relationship,
in my creative life. There's also tremendous energy in my fear -- a dark, suckling energy that can preoccupy me.
But using Heidi's techniques, I now acknowledge the fear and still move forward, consiously returning to the intentions.
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For instance, I had to chase someone down
to interview for a writing project. I made several calls and had no luck. I agreed with Heidi that I'd make
one last, warm-hearted and open effort. But I cowered by the phone, expecting rejection and feeling humiliated.
There's nothing like the chill of anticipatory humiliation. Then I looked over the life intentions I'd developed
working with Heidi, which I have posted next to my computer. I had written: "Afraid? Hey I'm more interested
in being a damn good writer."
And I am.
My energy shifted. I'd rather feel like a damn
good writer than feel like a groveling, humiliated nobody. I'd never realized before that that was a choice.
I made the call. And, yes, left another message. And I felt proud of myself.
Using Heidi's tools,
I now see when my feet are in quciksand, and I know what I have to do to step out and move forward. I believe in myself
and in the possibilities of my life. I still get frightened, but fear is much less likely to stop me. I've
realized that I have the choice to show up, to be clear and functional and open-minded, in any situation. And if I'm
not feeling clear in a given situation, Heidi has a particular talent for cutting through my muck and helping me to clarity.
I'm very grateful to be working with her.
Cate McQuaid
Writer
Providence, RI
I had just gotten back
from a trip to Big Sur, California and I had a moment of clarity that I wanted help in reaching my goals - someone that would
hold me accountable to make the most of my life. I contacted my Coach, Heidi, and asked her to tell me about what she
could do for me. She gently explained that it's what I could do for myself with her guidance and tools.
Heidi then asked me if I was willing to be coached, to look deep, tell the truth about what I saw and take action to
move forward rather than spinning my wheels with my old patterns. I was indeed ready and here I am telling you that
I have never felt so grounded, so ready, willing and able to make good, solid decisions about my life. We began with
figuring out who I am and what my life intentions are and then we started setting goals. I set goals
with her each time we talk, and I reach my goals with 'clarity, focus, ease and grace.' One of the most profound
things that I have learned is that every one of us is 100% whole and complete, that we each have our own answers and no one
needs to 'fix' us...but we can seek the support of a Coach to help us find our answers.
Lori Gorrell, Life Coach
Pull up a chair and sit by the fire with me. Let's talk
about life. Fireside Chat is for anyone who wants to learn about how coaching and Reiki can help create
a happier, healthier, and more authentic life.
"Health, Happiness and Peace"
My wish for you is health, happiness and peace.
I
once said to a dear friend as were choosing to walk different paths: "All I have wished for you is to
be healthy, happy and at peace."
That was many years ago. What I have realized over the years is
that I was waiting for my dear friend to be those things because I thought he had to be them before I could be them.
I have learned now that it is my choice to be healthy, happy and at peace no matter what I am or anyone else is experiencing
in the moment. This is the choice we all make everyday: deciding how we are going to show up in this life by choosing
what we choose to focus on.
The other day, I saw a young couple being happy, healthy and at peace. Or at
least they looked that way to me. Suddenly, the old familiar longing--that memory from long ago--surfaced. There
was someone else experiencing the joy of the season, and, in the briefest of moments, my mind said that I was not.
I could have stayed at that place of longing, though it was not healthy, happy and peaceful for me or anyone else in my
energy field. I could have though I did not. I shifted my attention to the day and what I 'wanted' it
to look like. I chose to be healthy, happy and a peace; to contribute this to everyone in my energy field.
Thomas Merton, a mystic and intellectual wrote in his journey:
This day will not come again. These
beautiful flowers, this gentle breeze, this sunset, this particular alchemy of nature will never gather together again in
the perfect unity. This day on earth shall never come again.
This is the sacred truth. This precious
day on earth will never come again. Do I want to spend it longing for something another 'seems' to have
or that I 'seem' not to have? No I want to live it--to savor this moment, this day.
As you walk through
this Holiday Season and into the New year, I invite you to live life fully, to chose to experience the abundance of this day
for this day will not come again.
And as Saint Teresa of Avila said, "Seek God-in-all-the-details of your
life, for God is everywhere to be found.
In Love this day and all days,
Heidi
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