Heeding the Call
It has been a long, long time since I’ve written a blog post. 6 months, to be exact; and a surreal 6 months at that. In addition to working against the backdrop of a global pandemic, I have (as most of you know) been re-orienting myself to a world without my Dad in it.
These days, the navigation is a bit easier. The grief, while ever-present, feels like just another thread in the tapestry of my life.
Work is going well; I continue to work with my clients (my roster is currently full with a waiting list – let me know if you want to be added to that!); I am leading courses regularly for CTI (the CoActive Training institute) and loving it; I’ve got a few teams that I’m working with; I’m continuing to hone and elevate my skills, adding to my professional toolkit (so many interesting courses, so little time ).
My home-life is good; quiet, but good. My children have each successfully finished their year at their respective universities (Jacob wrapping up is 4th; Liv completing her 1st). Scott is keeping his head above water as he works to lead his school during the ever-changing reality of education these days. And Mom is adjusting, as we all are.
Yes, life is moving along.
In terms of this blog, I am trying to figure out how I want to be with it going forward. I used to write weekly. I feel like I may like to start that again. Just not sure if I’m ready. And, I’m feeling the call.
So, this is where I’m leaning. I’m going to heed the call. I’m going to start writing regularly – however that might look. It might be bi-weekly to start, I can’t be sure. I just know that there will be a regular cadence of some sort.
I’m not 100% sure what the topics will be. I do know that it will have a flavour of dealing with what matters in the world, what matters in this moment, and how to keep it all real. This will not be a superficial endeavour. And I know that it will all be shared from my personal experience and viewpoint.
Essentially, going forward, I promise to be in dialogue and connection with you around topics and issues that are important in the world at large, the world around me, and the world within. If there’s something you want me to address – a question you want me to answer – let me know and I will do what I can.
In the meantime, until next week, here’s a question I invite you to chew on: what are YOU being called to do these days? And what will it take for you to heed that call?