Push On: Following The Call

I had an experience a number of months ago that really shut down my giftedness and creativity. As was wished by one, that I not pursue my passion due to its' overwhelming burden, I did crawl away for awhile, questioning and trying to live an ordinary life. Confidence is a funny thing in that it comes and goes. Passion burns on.

In living the ordinary life, many obstacles, pains and sorrows, are experienced. Each heartache speaks to the focus of that passion. In my case, it has much to do with how I see people interacting in harmful ways. It may be too much to change the whole world but I remember that Jesus said, "The meek shall inherit the earth." This is the power of the ordinary person that has the power to make a difference.

We've seen Hollywood churn out great movies that inspire the best in people, the power of one, and demonstrate the power random acts of kindness have on the lives of those around us: Pay it Forward; North Country; Sea Biscuit; and many more. When individuals begin recognizing the impact of their thoughts, words, and actions on those around them, then issues facing all of our communities will begin to improve. Recognition comes through awareness.

The controversial topic of spirituality has proven volatile in the past, and yet, spirituality is also deeply connected to the concept of awareness, among other things. I've taken it further and integrated our emotions and thoughts into the spiritual concepts that I work with. For myself, this is the process of making the spiritual life a practical life, living with the turbulence that life throws at us. In many respects, it is a statement that says that this life is to be experienced and lived; taking the hermit out of the seeker.

There are two things that I've learned as I've come back to my passion. First, when your eyes are open for what is available, wherever you are, then the support for your passion shows up. Connecting with like-minded people keeps you connected, inspiring and strengthening when the going gets tough. Second, like my company name, One Man Can make a difference.

That is what coaching is all about. Each client is impacted in a powerfully positive way, with each coach working with the exactly perfect person, in the perfect pairing, at the perfect moment in time. Each of us carries a unique message and style that provides everyone the blessing of sharing their gift with the world. There is no telling how far-reaching that impact will have throughout the life and social circles of the empowered client.

In saying all of this, it is good to challenge clients, and it is good to be available for whatever shows up, no matter where you are or who you are. After a 4-month hiatus from coaching, I'm pushing on and bringing my unique message to the world. It was during this hiatus that many people, strangers to me before, showed up affirming what I'm about. What I'm about, isn't for everyone. We're all on different journeys and what a blessing to have so much diversity