I thought I was past the limbo zone when I returned to Norway and started working with young unemployed people.
This morning it literally dawned on me that might not quite be the case. Hence the “Time for a Shift” on my Facebook profile the other day. I think the fact that my wife had a serious hick-up with her job woke me up and kicked me out of the limbo and into a new beginning. Time for action. It is very typical that the neutral zone has inaction and frustration, confusion and chaos. I would not say that my life has been anywhere near a chaos since we returned, but I think the other elements have had their fair share of my life. Not by any means to exaggerate but in hindsight I clearly see their presence.
This shows you never really know how long the neutral zone will last, which I think is a good thing. Some times it is obvious, other times the borders are not all that clear cut. This seems to be the case in my resent transition.
So I am ready to move forward. And it gives me peace and confidence. And energy. I have actually been a bit concerned lately that I felt so empty. It has changed. So an emptiness and lack of energy to the extent I wondered if I had entered a light depression disappeared like dew when hit by the warmth of the sun.
From a coaching perspective what is relatively easy to spot with others, is all the more difficult to detect when it concerns self. It is a good exercise in self learning.
A new beginning!!
Welcome to my world!
(Won’t you come on in..
Miracles I guess, still happen now and then.
Step into my heart
leave your cares behind…. )
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Chantal Ouellette // February 4, 2010 at 12:37 pm |
Hello Peter!
Nice to know I’m not alone in the ups and downs of energy… I like that you’re sharing with us your story. It’s really good to know that we are not alone out there having the same kind of experiences. And that you being a good coach doesn’t make you perfect, just human, with understanding about life, behaviours, conditionning, etc. I completely agree with you that we can’t observe ourselves with clarity as much as we can for others. Would there be a remedy to that?…
Keep on sharing your growth.
And enjoy life!
peteraursnes // February 4, 2010 at 7:51 pm |
Thanks Chantal, I really appreciate your feed back. Being a coach is also about having your own experiences, otherwise you cannot guide other people. And besides, it’s human not to be perfect, it gives hope. I hope all is well with you.
Take care.