lizwyman
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I had a really powerful experience in class tonight when we did the wandering around exercise. I was pulled to a bookshelf upstairs and collected some books I had in mind but discovered one I’d forgotten about. I opened it up randomly to a chapter called “Write Like A Motherfucker” and read the chapter in the time we had. It reminded me that to be a writer I just need to write and write some more. It also reminded me how much I idolize the author, Cheryl Strayed (who also wrote “Wild”). I’d been interested in registering for the International Women’s Summit next weekend in Phoenix because Cheryl and another author I love are speaking there, but it seemed out of reach financially and logistically. After our class ended I researched flights and Airbnbs and booked the trip to the summit. It feels like the next step toward my vision of becoming a women’s empowerment leader. I see myself coaching, writing, guiding women outdoors, and one day standing on stage at an event like the women’s conference. I felt strongly pulled to be there, and the universe gave me some nudges, so I made the leap.
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Being sold-directed is listening to that inner guiding voice that tells you when you are in alignment with your values. It is following your heart and your passion.
Being nature-connected is taking time to slow down and tune in to the rhythm of the earth. It may be a sunset, a bird call, or a leaf blowing in the breeze. It may be the quiet of your own breath. It is finding the deep stillness inside of you and all around you.
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Hi Ash, I can really relate to the doubts and depression you’ve experienced around trying to create a career as a guide. I am in a similar stage with my coaching/guiding business. I take some steps to get started or put myself out there and then when it doesn’t work out (i.e. I had to cancel my retreat this weekend because no one registered), I feel really discouraged and it makes it hard to keep moving forward. I’m glad to know I’m not alone in that feeling.
