Live Simply

There are many coaches that would invite you to "step outside your comfort zone"... I am not one of those coaches. I believe that we must honour and work with all that influences your need to live inside your comfort zone. Getting to know yourself on a deep level expands your comfort and eventually may shift the outer walls of your comfort zone. If you are like me then at times in your life you have been labeled as; quiet, shy, introverted, sensitive etc. In my opinion these are not labels to get rid of. Instead they are labels to honour and understand. These labels are the seeds of amazing gifts that will grow and expand into your everyday life.

There are 5 areas that energetically are pushing on you and supporting you to learn and grow. All while staying within your comfort zone. Each offers a different teaching, that will help you to return to wholeness and integrate your unique truths. The journey begins by connecting to "Self" which then creates space for you to connect with "Other" and then you will be able to connect with "Your World".

​What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly ~ Richard Bach

Communication

In my opinion the scariest conversation is the one that doesn't happen. As a sensitive introvert, I spent many years avoiding difficult conversations because I held so much fear around what the outcome would be. When I started to find the confidence and tools for communication I would discover the underlying truth of a situation. The first step in learning to communicate effectively is getting to know yourself. In order to truly listen to another, we must be at peace with ourselves and be connected to our unique voice in the world. The skill of conscious communication creates so much peace and space in our lives. Simply because you will no longer be walking with the burden of conversations that have not been had. You will experience understanding with yourself and others and the freedom that comes along with that. Our Voice helps us to get our needs met. 

Connection

We all have an intrinsic need to be seen and heard. If you are like me, you have had experiences in your everyday life that made it feel unsafe to connect with others. I have been fascinated by this part of my journey. Even though I have a deep need for connection and community, my tendency has been to push away the very thing I wanted. In my world, my comfort zone also became my safety zone that protected me from perceived dangers in my world. I have come to believe that this need for connection starts by looking in the mirror. In getting to know and love myself deeply I am able to be more understanding of my needs and desires and let others in. Connection is also about allowing yourself to be seen. Gently letting go of all of the layers of armour and shielding that keeps us at a distance from others. I could always feel and sense the things that were not being said between myself and others. When I would take the courageous step and begin a dialogue about those unsaid things, I was always surprised at how it would strengthen the connection. Once open to connection, you are also open to creating supportive relationships and community that will bring joy and fulfillment to your life.

Presence

In my world, fear, anxiety and mild depression made it very difficult to be present to those around me. What is interesting is that I chose a career that was actually very extroverted in nature. Yet this demand to be extroverted created so much internal struggle and conflict with my outer world. I was  unable to be still and simply "be" with myself and my swirling thoughts. In my world I am deeply sensitive to energies and emotions around me. Presence allows me to really ground in myself and discern what is mine and what is not. With true presence there is an inner quiet that emerges into your being and is reflected back by the outer world. Silence becomes a trusted friend and creates space for your intuition and inner knowing to grow and flourish. In relationships it allows you to notice what is happening with others and then integrate that knowing with your own experiences. Presence promotes connection and deeper communication with self and others.

Nature

I'll never forget the day when my body said No! I went to work and was overwhelmed with anxiety and I knew deeply that I could no longer continue on the path. I took time off work and connected too myself. More importantly, I began to connect with nature. Quietly walking and reflecting and eventually I began to notice the rich metaphors that nature provides. What was revealed was my own unique inner nature. My nature was very opposite to the expectations of the outside world. I was not wired for the non stop fast paced world around me. Instead I appreciate the slow and simple flow of nature. When you slow down enough you begin to breathe with the beauty that surrounds you and the messages start to flow into your everyday life. Whatever you are seeking in terms of answers will show up and be mirrored back to you in the most beautiful ways.

Purpose

Imagine yourself lost at sea with no landmarks in sight, floating in the ocean. This feeling can be similar to moving through life without a clear sense of meaning. You may have a different word for purpose; mission, deepest desire, true north, inner knowing, meaning. Whatever word you use, finding your unique way of being in the world can bring with it so much peace and ease and flow. Just like being lost at sea and you finally see land appearing over the horizon. You now have something to move towards, something to guide you and align with. The larger the gap between your everyday experience and your purpose the more discord you may experience in your everyday life.

The Call to Live Simply

In looking back over my experiences and journey, I noticed a desire for simplicity. As someone that deeply felt everything in the world it was to difficult to continue living in the expected ways of our world. Everything that didn't align with a simple life had to go and sometimes situations or experiences would be the catalyst for the change. Everything I teach and share is in alignment with my desire for simplicity and inner peace and is born from my real life experiences. From this place labels like sensitive and introverted become a gift rather than a burden. It would be an honour to support you on your journey!