Welcome to Embracing Changes holistically...together! Turning a change into invigorating challenge for deeper fulfilment   MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, February 2004 This newsletter has been sent to you either because you subscribe for it, or someone who knows you sent it to you. If you know of anyone who could benefit from it, why not send it on to them or ask them to subscribe at www.embracingchanges.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------  This newsletter is intended to give an echo of what I sincerely believe could help you overcome your struggle with changes. And turn whatever changes you are presently experiencing into an invigorating challenge. I hope that together, we can learn to stop resisting changes and learn to embrace them with a holistical attitude which can enhance our growth and happiness. ----------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------      Conscious Inner Shift One of the things I love about changes is that they present me with the opportunity to weed out old stuffs and "declutter" myself from the inside out. Which usually imparts me with a sense of freedom and elation. How about you, do you resist changes?   Look at it this way: Whatever you have been doing until now, professionally or otherwise, it has served you for that of period of time for a purpose. The fact that a change is now imminent, whether intentionally or not, signals that you may have reached a crossroad in your life, and that which has served you so well in the past, may no longer do so now. It could also indicate that an inner adjustment is required.  An example: When you were a child, did you have a favourite toy which you carried constantly around with you everywhere you went and refused to part with, or a favourite piece of clothing that you wanted to wear all the time until it almost drove your mum  crazy...Yes, you did?  Well, can you remember when were you able to let go of that "treasure"? Was it not only later on as you grew a bit older, after you were able to make an inner shift? When you inwardly felt you no longer needed to hold on to it for comfort and security? What you did then, was that you decided to replace that "treasure" with something new that you intuitively perceived as right for you and which gave you a new sense of security and of course, deep  satisfaction! Think about it for a second, you'll be amazed at how simple it  really is!  Taking the steps towards changes is just like exchanging your old treasure for a new one.   It is a DECISION! A decision which requires a conscious inner shift, so that you are able to successfully let go of the past and accept something new into the present. As a child, you satisfied your need for comfort and security,  by giving these to yourself in clinging on to an image that represented your needs. But later on, as a youngster, you were able to let go of your old attachment by replacing it with something new (e.g your first bike) which is more satisfying to you. And the situation now is the same, only the form is different. In adulthood, a change can equally be fulfilling and satisfactory, when you allow it to happen, just as you did when you were  younger. You can effortlessly glide into the change with a new sense of security and purpose, by perceiving and trusting to do what is RIGHT for you.                REFLECTION Think about the following: Changes -Can be pointers to letting go of old habits and rigid concepts, which  no longer serve you and may have been holding you back from achieving what you really want. - Can help bring out the "ghosts" in your closet, so that  you can deal with them. -Can rekindle your surpressed joy for life, especially if you accept to be yourself. -Can gently or rudely nudge you to inquire about what you may have been trying to avoid, such as : What is my life purpose, or Is it time to move on?     TAKE ACTION Whenever in doubt about your new path try out the following: Ask your inner guidance for clarity and support, and listen to the answer that comes up or follow whatever "hunches" you get. Integrate into your daily routine something that gives you joy and a sense of purpose. By so doing, you not only hold yourself in high esteem, but honour yourself. This helps to support you more in trusting your own judgement. Ask yourself these questions: What is my most important goal now, and why? What baby-steps can I take daily to achieving my goal? What skills and competencies do I need for this? What am I resisting and what can I do to stop the resistance?  INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE "As you have the courage to change yourself, so does the world around you  change and you effortlessly attract what you desire: for Creation will always comply with your inner state of being"                                           -   Olakunbi Korostensky, Nov. 2003                                                                                               ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you currently struggling with some changes, and finding that you are not dealing as effectively with them as you would like to? Do consider coaching. I'm confident that through our working together you'll achieve the results you want sooner than later. Call me or send me an email! Please check out my website for more information. Until next month Keep your inner activity burning bright and alive! 'Kunbi Korostensky ND Personal Life and Transition Coach Tel:+41 56 631 98 60 / Mobile: +41 79 447 67 24          E-mail: ok@embracingchanges.com           www.embracingchanges.com