Press Pause, Dream Big: Unleashing the Power of a New Chapter!
Hello, fellow life navigators and midnight philosophers! It's your friendly neighborhood chaos wrangler here, with a fresh brew of thoughts, stirred not shaken, from the depths of my latest adventure - an eye-opening company offsite. Now, before you roll your eyes at the thought of another corporate retreat filled with trust falls and awkward icebreakers, let me share a nugget of wisdom that struck a chord deeper than my bulldog's snores.
I just discovered a quote that hit me like a ton of bricks (the good kind, if there's such a thing): “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. - Maria Robinson."
Now, I've never been one to plaster my walls with motivational quotes or lose myself in self-help books. My mantra has always been to live a life that would make my folks nod in approval from the great beyond, powered by my own brand of self-motivation. But then came Kathy Cleveland Bull, a guest speaker who didn't just talk change; she practically made it dance in the palm of her hand.
Kathy wove tales about the power of reflection over reaction, the magic in pausing between stimulus and response, and, most importantly, creating your very own personal pause button. It was a concept so simple yet so profound, I found myself wondering, "Why isn't this plastered on every billboard across the country?"
Reflecting on Kathy's words, I realized that while I pride myself on being a self-starter, there's a world of wisdom out there waiting to be tapped into. It's not about changing course entirely but rather adding some extra spices to the recipe of life to enhance the flavor.
So, inspired by the idea of crafting new endings and embracing the spaces in between, I've decided to press my own pause button. Not in a "let's halt life and meditate for eternity" kind of way, but in recognizing that there's strength in stillness, and sometimes, listening can be the most powerful tool in our arsenal.
What does this mean for our adventures, you ask? It means that the next chapter might just be filled with more intentional pauses - whether that's savoring the silence atop a mountain in Puerto Rico, finding humor in the chaos of life without reaching for the next activity, or simply appreciating the journey of parenting without constantly looking for the next teachable moment.
And to you, my dear readers, I extend this invitation: join me in hitting the pause button, in whatever form that takes for you. Reflect on where you've been, and more importantly, where you're headed. Because while we can't rewrite the beginnings, we're entirely in charge of the endings we create.
So here's to new endings, unexpected turns, and the wisdom found in the pauses of life. And remember, it's never too late to start making a new ending, one laugh, one adventure, and one pause at a time.
Ready to embrace your own moments of pause and craft a new ending? Share your thoughts, reflections, and stories with us. Let's inspire each other to press pause, reflect, and create the life narratives we desire. Join the conversation below and let's make every moment count, together. Here's to the new endings we're all capable of writing.
You can find out more about Kathy on her website www.ncompass-coaching.com
