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Dear Suzanne,
This winter in New England has felt particularly bleak. Along with the cold and grey, global strife, and an ever-present sense of uncertainty have weighed heavily on me. In just one month, one of my sisters and two cousins passed away. Life has certainly provided me (and everyone!) plenty of opportunities to practice Oasis tools and other wisdom to ride through it all. At the risk of being slightly off-color, and hopefully bringing a chuckle, there are times when I must work hard to look for the proverbial pony in the manure.
It's always important to recognize what is difficult and the feelings that come up during challenging events or circumstances. Reflecting on the lessons in nature, such as the cycles of life, interdependence, seasons, resilience, adaptation, etc. we can shift our perspective and find new strengths for ourselves.
Nature is often perceived as something that exists outside of us. However, it is important to remember that we are part of nature and governed by its laws. The metaphors we find are relatable in some primal way and can provide a mental onramp to new possibilities. As we explore these options, our emotions can also follow new routes.
Beyond my work as a coach, I am a poet and a mom. In each of these roles, my goal is to provide a lantern in dark moments that my clients, my children, or a reader can carry forward.
Above is a poem I wrote for my children a few years ago and I share it with you in hopes that you might be reminded of your own capacity, the quiet strength that carries you through winter toward the promise of spring and what it represents: hope, renewal, and potential.
As always, remember you have a community and resources. Reach out any time. I’d love to hear your thoughts or stories of your own “spring” —those moments when you found yourself clinging to what felt possible, even in the coldest of seasons.
Find for your pony!
With love and light,
Suzanne
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