What's Next?
As July 4 comes upon us once again, I ask myself these questions:
What are my freedoms?
Oh, so many. What a glorious life! I reflect with my dear precious husband, each of my dear children, their spouses, and my three awesome grandkids. I connect with some friends, and of course, with my clients and social network. My spiritual life and my work are in a dance, shifting focus from one to another, until hopefully, they merge and become one in the same.
Visiting South Carolina recently, we toured a plantation and learned about the Gullah African culture and slavery. Being Jewish, I continually recount being slaves in Egypt.
Remembering my freedom is a gift I give myself often.
This is my time to pause, breathe, give thanks, enliven my grateful heart even more, settle my belly and allow the calm feeling to saturate my being. Ahh, this feels so good. And yet…
Another question that arises…
What is still bogging me down?
I have been doing a major life review after my 71st birthday this spring. What is light, what is calling to me and what is mine on my path to fulfillment, and what is weighing me down? I am preparing to let go of lots of what is over for me. Dear friends just moved into a new home together. Watching them rearrange their lives with each other and in a new space triggered my fear of moving out of our precious home of 34 years (and the possibility of having a new partner if Jim precedes me in death). Lots of emotions are surfacing. I am dedicating attention and time this week/weekend to clear away the old, and make room for the new. I love that I have so many tools to clear out what is no longer important or needed! Cleaning “house” inside and outside are ways to move the energy!
A whole series of questions comes in on the heels of the first two:
How can I free myself even more?
What is left to heal?
What relationships need my attention?
Who shall I pray for?
Who wants to play with me?
Who is in my community?
Am I fulfilling my purpose?
Am I living a balanced life?
What brings about healthy vitality and wellbeing?
Asking questions and opening the space to discover what is happening within me and in my world is so freeing! I trust this process and value time alone.
The most burning question in my gut is, “What’s next?”
What questions burn in you?
Let’s talk! Set up a time to connect soon.
Toward the One,
Ruth Sharon
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Ruth Sharon is a relationship coach, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). Her passion is facilitating couples to enhance the vitality of their relationship and make healthy lifestyle choices. Ruth shares her wisdom, compassion and humor with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Ruth and her husband, who have been married since 1970, co-authored Secrets of a Soulful Marriage: Creating and Sustaining a Loving, Sacred Relationship, SkyLight Paths Publishing, 2014. They are delighted to offer coaching for couples and singles, in person and virtually, as well as transformative couples’ retreats, seminars and online courses.