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Have you made a resolution this year? January is a month where we make promises to ourselves, but by February they are often long forgotten.
Despite my best intentions over the years, I have not always managed to follow on all of my resolutions. For the past 7 years, however, I have chosen a word to be my companion for the whole of that year.
Just imagine
A word greeting you every morning to set your intention for the day.
An ally on your shoulder guiding you.
A pebble in your pocket to hold on to.
A whisper in your ear to support you.
A presence to inspire you.
A friend by your side.
I have had the pleasure to journey with align, presence, embrace, soar, connect, balance and dare.
In 2022 the word which invited itself in my life is
‘gentleness’
I am going to explore bringing this word into all areas of life including my relationship with technology. As useful and precious as they are, my phone and my computer can at times feel too bright, invasive, abrupt, lifeless and transactional. Their presence can become draining, dehumanizing and distracting.
In order to balance this and cultivate gentleness, I am dedicating some time this month to:
A Touch of Gentleness *
a growing community of people committed to bring connection, touch and gentleness back to society.
Which word would you like to welcome to your life this year?
Here are some thoughts that might spark your inspiration:
Do you feel drawn to movement or stillness? expression or reflection? action or feeling?
What would you like more of in your life? relationships? work? environment?
How do you want to express yourself and show up?
What do you want to feel in your body?
I invite you to be open and curious and let YOUR word reveal itself to you!
A GIFT TO SHARE WITH SOMEONE YOU LOVE
Disconnect to reconnect: 7 days to rethink your relationship with your phone *
Sign up for my 7 days course and make some time with your loved ones, listen to the 5min audio, ponder the question quietly and share together findings, thoughts, insights.
Have fun with it!
It is an opportunity to observe, evaluate and reflect upon the place your smartphone has in your life and how to make small, sustainable changes to put you back in control.
A truly meaningful experience to enjoy by yourself or share with family and friends.
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