Take a Step Back

I felt called to go inwards. To take a step back and refocus. Not necessarily to achieve anything, simply because it felt right. Around the same time as my last blog post I had wrapped up a major personal project. I was actively working on writing a memoir. After having it reviewed by an editor I found myself contemplating on if the message it carries is meant to be shared or if it was simply a process I needed for myself. That contemplation continues. However, in having space, I realized that I had lost sight of why I started my blog in the first place. Which was to share additional insights with my clients in a creative format. The combination of the book writing and blogging became intertwined and I found myself filtering blog posts with the thought that it might one day help my book with publishing. 

Since my last blog post, I have had a whirl wind of adventures which I look forward to sharing with you. I also watched a dear friend go through a major shift and growth period. Their own growth period affected me as well because I had to stand by and give them space. Their life path is theirs alone, and I wanted to be supportive of whatever they thought would bring them happiness. Yet, it was hard for me, because based upon their choice it could have ended our friendship due to my own personal boundaries. It was important for both of us to have space from each other. 

Taking space is one of my favorite coping skills. Sometimes it looks bigger, such as how I used it above. Sometimes, it's smaller, like taking a moment to myself to lay on my bedroom floor. Or, feeling confused with a project, and choosing to walk away rather than continue to fuss. Everytime I take space, I feel new energy and typically gain insights. I find that when I walk away, a new solution presents itself. Taking space is one part of what has led me to a new sense of peace.

It feels like the right time to return to a blog post, even though I never really left. I needed that space to rest and recuperate. Thank you for being patient with me. I look forward to sharing even more with you.

Sincerely,

Sarah