Fictional characters of many kinds can count as coaches-from-afar.

Obi Wan Kenobi is one such guide for me.

December is Star Wars month in our house. Similar to Die Hard counting as a Christmas movie (it is in our house).

Anywhoo … tonight is OG Star Wars …. Now aka as A New Hope.

The above makes sense to me and I appreciate the reminder…. Which sometimes feels like a challenge.

They do call it “The Resistance” for a reason, right? (Life Coaching, self development, & spiritual paths are everywhere.)

That’s all for now, friends.

Thinking of you and us and me too.

Happy Almost 2024 to each and all of us!

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Hi. I wanted to talk with you this week about the concept of new life, as it pertains to feelings of fresh aliveness.

Context: A bit of chaos
I, like many, have been in the swim, swirl, and (sometimes) drain of preparing for holiday and end-of-year visits, events, and gifting. 

Circumstances at play for me these days also include, an aging dog with new medications, lots of rain, gifts that needed shuttling or posting, etc, etc. 

It’s been hustley-shuffle-y for a few weeks. 

Busy, bustle-y, and it’s created some chaos in the house, the car, and my bag, which is usually close-by in the house and always on me when I’m out and about.


Smoothing out and sifting through
This morning I was able to give my bag (which I call a purse these days) a complete empty out & refill. I can’t remember the last time I did this. 

It took about 12 minutes. 

And what I literally found were: 

• Receipts from an October getaway and the best gluten-free fried chicken I have EVER had
• 3 of my very favorite black licorice drops (I thought I was completely out)
• Business cards from new-to-me people
• 2 brand new, still-wrapped pens from Japan
• Money - folding money and coins floating around the inside of my bag & not in my wallet

What I emotionally and energetically found were: 

• Memories of recent delights I had forgotten about (getaway, meetings, shopping times for treats)
• Sufficiency and abundance in favorite things that what were already here: pens, licorice drops, and, yes, money
• Reminders of opportunities: new-to-me people and businesses. These could be friendships, collaborative partners, resources for me, my loved ones, and my clients

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Value in small steps and tasks - and the gifts that come with clearing
All to say, that 12-minute bag-dump and clean out on the couch this morning gave me new and clear awareness for what: 

• I had literally been lugging about since October
• Forgotten favorites were already here
• Resources, tools, and even some money that I had overlooked or become unconscious to for awhile

One would think that I’d be completely aware of what was in a bag I carry with me so frequently. But nope. I forget. And all I need to do is remind myself of what I already have from time to time. 


What is already here for you?
The above is a generalized kind of reflection of what I do with my private clients when they are navigating grief, loss, and shadow seasons.

AND  an actual corner, bag, drawer, or bin review & clear out can give you many of the same experiences and elements I received this morning. Including self-awareness, clarity, and choice about what it is you are willing to continue to carry… either literally or emotionally.

You’ll have more and new space. And a new sense of more spaciousness with this new awareness… and the choice you have to continue or gently shift, as feels most comfortable and right to you.

It counts as expansion, love. It counts when you count it.
And I hope that you will. 


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