To keep myself accountable for my word for 2014, Brave, I started a new series, Brave Lessons. You can find the first installations here, here and here. This is what I have learned since those first three posts about Brave and here's what I am celebrating:
- Last post, I was totally questioning if Brave was the right word for me. I thought it might be too strong. I was wrong. Brave is exactly what I need.
- I've noticed I've needed bravery in unexpected places - like on the trails with Jedi, coaching clients, and asking for help from loved ones.
- My Brave is all relative. I think about the girls in Nigeria, people in the path of a tornado, and some of the kids in my own neighborhood. Talk about Brave.
- My friend & colleague KP shared this saying with me, "Sounds like a first world problem." I use that line all the time now to put my life and its problems into perspective. Jedi has a crazy amount of ticks and they are driving me insane! Sounds like a first world problem. Should Lil O and I go to camp this summer? Sounds like a first world problem. Should I make my coaching business cards or buy them? Sounds like a first world problem. I realize most of my first world problems do not require bravery.
As for celebrating....
- I'm celebrating a recent collaboration with a fellow blogger who I admire tremendously. Look for something fun regarding that next week. I'll give you a hint: You get to hear our voices!
- Coaching. You know how I adore {life & creativity} coaching. With my semester coming to a close, I'm about to take on new clients. Whose stuck and needs to get unstuck? Email me and let's set up an appointment to chat by phone (jenglara at gmail.com).
- I have a few BIG things I will be announcing in the coming week. Dreams are becoming a reality and I am freaking out in the best way.
Yay for Brave! And yay for celebrations!
Jen
