In this Article:
1. The Seasons of Life
2. An Attitude of Gratitude
3. Meet my Grandsons
4. Life Enhancing Values
- The Seasons of Life
Have you noticed how the days are getting shorter? And how it is getting a little harder to get up in the mornings as it is still dark when the alarm goes of? Here in Cape Town, a long, hot summer will soon make way for a cold, wet winter.
The cycles of the seasons reminds me how perfectly everything in nature balances to ensure ongoing life. Each season has a purpose and life like we know it would not be possible if there was only summer or spring!
In our personal lives we have seasons too: Seasons of joy and seasons of turmoil. At times everything goes well for us, and at times we are forced right out of our comfort zones by the challenges we have to face. Each of our challenges however, has the potential of a new beginning.
Challenges test our strengths and each time we choose to face them, we discover in ourselves great new qualities; Qualities which enables us to grow and thrive to even greater levels of existence.
I see this growth in my clients who come for life coaching. Clients come for coaching when they are faced with challenges (for example weight-management). Coaching enables them to discover who they really are. They get in touch with what they value most and they become inspired to stay true to those values. Amazing changes become possible when individuals find the courage to live in line with their values.
- An Attitude of Gratitude
I am deeply grateful for the seasons of joy in my own life: For my ongoing health and that I was able to complete my studies and qualify as a Life Coach. I am grateful for the successes I am witnessing in my clients and for the love and support I am receiving from friends and family. Above all, I am grateful for the three grandsons we were blessed with in the past three and a half years.
When people become concerned about the challenges we are facing in our world today, I remind myself that each of our children have in them the potential to become the leaders of tomorrow. We can prepare them to find answers to future challenges by living out the values conducive to a prosperous future, and to believe in their potential to become what they were meant to be. Today’s article is dedicated to my grandchildren and all the other children of our country, and I want to share with them some simple, life enhancing values. But first,
- Meet My Grandsons!
Alexander turned three in December. He is an affectionate, fun loving little guy who loves climbing, running, swimming and horse-riding. He has loads of energy and confidence. Alexander’s parents are expecting a brother for him in the next few weeks.
Edrich is Alexander’s cousin. He turned three in March. Edrich is a loving and sensitive little dreamer who prefers a quiet, structured environment. He loves to go for rides on the back of his dads bicycle and is passionate about airplanes.
Brihan is Edrich’s baby brother. He turned one in November last year. He is a whirlwind of action and fun and a real charmer who knows how to disarm grownups with the most incredible, flashing grin. Brihan is Edrich’s shadow and greatest admirer.
- Life Enhancing Values
- Your birth is evidence that you have a purpose.
- Never compare yourself to others. Your unique qualities make you perfect for your specific purpose.
- Dream!!!!
- Believe in yourself
- Be willing to learn-stay open for new information.
- Don’t be afraid to ask if you don’t know.
- Embrace failure and losses as gifts through which you may learn valuable lessons.
- Be willing to improve your less effective qualities.
- You deserve the best, don’t settle for less.
- The ability to forgive yourself and others is a gift that enables you to be responsible for your own life.
- If you want to experience the full potential of others, be careful not to judge them by what they can’t do.
- In the great scheme of things, you are one of the precious stones in an exquisite piece of jewelry. You are not more or less important than the other stones, but without your contribution this piece of jewelry won’t be complete.