Welcome to The Seasoned Path

Welcome to The Seasoned Path. In each newsletter I will share some of my musings along the path as well as inspirations gained from those who have traveled this way before me. My hope is to tickle your curiosity, heighten your awareness, and encourage you to become an environmentalist for your heart. 

In this Issue:

Quote of the Month 
Frozen Resolutions
Upcoming events--March Makeover:Re-Inventing Yourself from the Inside Out. Also: Purpose Clarity Workshop 

Quote of the Month

When I drop down into myself in those quiet hours of the night, it feels as though I have
tapped into a deep river that runs strongly beneath the busyness of my daily life.
When I allow myself to fully experience this deep river within,
I connect not only with myself and what matters most to me, but
also with a powerful stream of silence, mystery, clarity, aliveness…
I seem to tap into a universal source, available to us all, of deeply nourishing
spiritual qualities that can provide a healing balm for our out-of-balance lives.

Abby Seixas, Finding the Deep River Within

Frozen Resolutions

February is upon us and we are firmly in the grip of winter’s frosty fingers. For many of us, the initial wave of inspiration that motivated us toward making positive changes in 2010 has already been thwarted. So soon, our best laid plans seem to have come to a standstill. Why does this always seem to happen with our well intended resolutions?

As always when I posed such questions to myself, nature usually provides a metaphor with the answer. Last weekend I co-led a Winter Reflections Retreat in the mountains of Pennsylvania. Bundled up in layers of warm clothing, our group of fearless women ventured out into the bitter cold and was amazed by the pristine beauty we found. As we hiked along a mountain stream, the sound of water rushing past was particularly rich and multi-faceted, magnified by the surrounding silence of the winter woods. Sparkling ice formations encircled every stone, branch and blade that touched upon the water’s edge.

What I found most beautiful were the half frozen waterfalls in the small creeks that tumbled down the mountainside. Icicles stopped in mid air, reaching down toward rounded towers of droplets frozen one on top of another. Even these frigid conditions couldn’t deter the gravitational pull which drew the water downward. The water kept rushing under, around, and over the frozen barriers. It reminded me of the old saying, “Where there's a will, there's a way.” Or as I heard it better expressed recently, “If the WHY is big enough, the HOW will follow!”

What I saw made me pause to re-examine my noble intentions that had been so quickly undermined only one month into the New Year. Are these goals really important to me? If so, WHY? What am I hoping to achieve? Are they really the priorities of my life right now? Or did they come form those insidious “shoulds” echoing in my head from what other people deem important? Are my resolutions truly an expression of my heart’s desire? Will they enhance my purpose or legacy? Would achieving them make my life a better expression of my highest self? Not surprisingly, the answers to these questions were hardly a resounding, “Yes!”

February is the month to go deeper, to ask the big questions. You don’t have to know the answers, you just have to find the question that is most relevant to the person you really want to become.

The second morning of our retreat, I saw that the lake had frozen over completely, but still the water resounded as it rushed over the waterfall downstream. Despite the extreme external conditions pressing upon it, the water kept flowing deep underneath, reappearing at its first opportunity. By  focusing your attention on your big WHY, you will unleash the current that can plow through obstacles. Connect with that force and the HOW will unfold in its own time.

Take the opportunity during these cold weekends and winter storms to sit by the fire, wrap yourself up in a warm shawl, and journal about the values you hold most dear. Find that deep current within you that is your passion, your reason for putting yourself out there every day. Then allow your personal path of personal growth to flow from there. 

Upcoming Events

MARCH MAKEOVER: Re-inventing Yourself from the Inside Out

Is the real you, still hidden behind door #3?
Do you need to pay greater attention to what your body is telling you?
Are you seeking fun and camaraderie with like-minded women?

Then come join Life Coach Karin Marcus and Asian Body Therapist Linda Marrical for a day of movement, sharing, and laughter all designed to help you re-kindle your inner spirit through the doorway of Taoism and the 5 elements.

When: Saturday, March 27th, 12:30 – 4:30 pm
Where: The Healing Touch Center, Havertown, PA
Investment: $65 Pre-registration Required


PURPOSE CLARITY WORKSHOP

If you are:
• Wrestling with a life situation or transition
• Trying to make a critical career decision, or
• Craving more meaning in your life.

Then the Purpose Clarity Program will help you:
• Identify your passions and interest
• Brainstorm up to 40 ideas of possible new directions
• Use your top ten ideas to discover your purpose
• Create a plan to bring your purpose to life.

Join Karin Marcus, Professional Certified Coach, for this engaging and inspiring workshop and take the first step toward making your life purpose a reality.

When: Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30 pm, March 17 – April 7
Were: The Healing Touch Center, Havertown PA
Investment: $175, includes four classes, Purpose Clarity Workbook, and a personalized follow-up  coaching session by phone. Pre-Registration Required

The Small Print

To schedule a complimentary 30 minute coaching phone session, email me at Karin@SteppingOutCoaching.com or call 610-667-5247

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