Don’t Stop Believing
One of my treasured childhood pastimes was to escape into books. Truth be told, reading is still one of my favorite activities and one of my best-loved reads was and is The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of seven fantasy novels written by C.S. Lewis. I haven’t read the books in several years, but I recently binged on movie adaptations of the first three and was reminded of why those stories are so dear to me. They depict a world and lives that are filled with mystery, magic, and adventure: things that are so prevalent in childhood, but often tend to fade as we get older. I know this has happened in my life. Since I watched the movies, the question, Why do we lose these things? has been on my mind.
There are a lot of benefits of growing older, but sometimes as we mature we can get into ruts, rhythms, and routines that stunt our personal and professional growth, stifle our imagination, and cause us to cease looking at the world and ourselves with a sense of wonder. When that happens, we’re unable to see things from different perspectives, fail to maintain the ability to think about what could be (and not just what is), and often lose hope. Whether we’re in an unfulfilling job or experiencing general ennui about our life circumstances, we find it hard to move forward because we’re unable to dream about the possibilities and think that this is just the way things are. Have you lost your sense of wonder and stopped dreaming about what your life could look like? Perhaps it would be helpful for you to engage with a coach.
The International Coach Federation defines coaching as “a thought-provoking and creative partnership that inspires clients to maximize their personal and professional potential, often unlocking previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership.” Partnering with a coach can enable change and empower you to make courageous decisions about your work, life, relationships, and more. If you’d like to learn more, I’d be honored to speak with you about coaching and whether it might be a good option for you. Click here to schedule a complimentary discovery call today.
One of my favorite singer-songwriters is Nichole Nordeman. I’ve been humming and singing her song “Help Me Believe” for the last week. It’s about opening ourselves up to the mystery of life and faith, and reclaiming some of the childlike wonder we’ve lost. Here’s a link to the song, but here are a few lines for you to ponder.
“Help me believe, ‘cause I don’t want to miss any miracles.”
“Am I too wise to recognize that everything uncertain is certainly a possibility?”
Don’t stop believing in what’s possible.
The best is yet to come.
