I’m on this journey, we’re all on a journey. Where we start from and where we end up is different, but this is a journey. What’s funny about the journey to me, it’s just intriguing I guess. It’s that you could be travelling a similar, familiar road and it can seem different depending on the conditions.
The Changing Conditions of Our Paths
If it’s snowing, the road looks different depending on, is the snow heavy? Is the snow fresh? Has the snow settled? Is it looking pristine? What’s the time of the day? Are there street lights? Is there moonlight? Is there no light? Is it sunny? Is there tarmac on the road? If there’s tarmac on the road, is it cracked? Is it melted? What are the conditions? Am I walking? Am I driving? Am I being driven? Same road.
If it’s a sunny day, how do I feel? On that same road, you know, it is a walk that I would normally take which is fine now becoming quite a strenuous walk, because I’m hot. Same road. And when it rains, if there’s too much water on the road, the road can be treacherous. Same road.
Life’s Variable Conditions
Life is like that too. You could be journeying and depending on your relationships, depending on what’s going on for you, in terms of your wellness, or your energy level or whatever. Same road. But the conditions and the people make the difference.
The key thing is that you are compassionate with yourself, that you recognise that you’re evolving, that you have systems in place to keep you grounded, to help you check in with yourself. Like maybe a coach, maybe a therapist. Therapy is good. Therapy should be like going shopping for groceries and you may go for vegetables and you make sure you’re drinking enough water, you get enough sleep, you have work-life balance, and you have a therapist. Yeah, it does sound a little bit like a joke but it’s not, it’s serious.
The Importance of Support Systems
Things are quite harsh in the world sometimes and we can’t go from holiday to holiday. Those of us who are fortunate enough to be able to go on holiday or take a holiday. But for some of us, we are just in that gruelling day on day, constant, consistent, challenging environment and that’s the season of the life we’re living at this time. And we just need some support to get through it.
In the same way you go shopping for your utilities, or you pay for your services and whatever it is. Take care of yourself. Make sure you have some thought partners. Make sure you have therapists. Make sure you do what you need to do to stay well.
The Role of a Professional Life Coach
Understanding the journey and the conditions we face is crucial for personal growth. Engaging with a professional life coach can provide valuable insights and support. A professional life coach helps navigate life’s challenges, offering strategies and tools to maintain wellness and balance. Learn how a professional life coach can assist in your journey.
Prioritising our mental and emotional health, and seeking guidance from a professional life coach, can better manage the varying conditions of our life’s journey. It’s essential to invest in ourselves and our well-being to ensure we are equipped to handle whatever comes our way.
SisDr
Life and Leadership Coach Specialising in Cultural Sensitivity
Professional Life Coach | Afrikan-Centred Author | Speaker | Activist
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