How have you navigated these weeks of the new year?
Personally, I noticed that after a stay in the Netherlands, I longed to retreat further into myself. To give myself time for silence and pottering around the house. While I was focused on my coaching and barista activities, I felt something simmer: a sense of boredom. I know myself well enough to take this feeling seriously, as it is an important sign. An invitation from within.
A sign from the wall. And then it happened. I was walking around the house when I heard a sharp bang on the stairs. My picture had fallen off the wall.
We have three pictures in our hallway: from Jeroen, Zoë and me. Jeroen and I´s pictures were taken in school when we were about eight years old, and our smiles are forced. Zoë´s picture was taken when she was five in Corsica, and it radiates authentic joy. You can tell by her sparkling eyes and wide grin.
My rational self – the voice that I like to call the ´attic´- immediately came up with a story that made logical sense: ´Those pictures have been up there for more than a year, the sticky tape just stopped working´.
The wisdom in the coincidence. But then I remembered something. When we were gone for the holidays, a friend of ours stayed at our house. She told me that my picture had fallen off the wall three times that week. Without questioning myself, I asked her ´what was the message you received when that happened? ´. A part of me knew that it wasn´t just about sticky tape. Her answer was as clear as it could be: ´You wish to feel free. You long to play´.
It touched me, and I knew she was right, but when I got home, I had totally forgotten all about it. Until the picture fell again. I knew it was time to take action.
Space for creation. My friend Lonneke and I had a co-creation session like we do every week, where we spent 3 hours building, writing and creating together in a shared online space, as she lives in the Netherlands. We challenge each other, share our insights, but above all, we play. My playful self came back to life during our session. I decided to sign up for a 10-week course ‘Imagination in Art’ and visited the Tate Britain museum right afterwards.
It helped me change my perspective compared to previous visits to museums. The art touches me deeper and on a more personal level. I realized that this playful part of me needs nourishment and attention to flow.
How does this work for you? Which activities awaken the part of you that is playful and free? Or have you forgotten what makes you feel that way? Are you ignoring the signs, just like I did? Maybe there is something that has wanted your attention for a very long time, but you keep postponing it.
My advice: just do it.
Are you ready to sink deeper within yourself? At the start of every year-long mentorship program, there´s an in-depth interview. Last Sunday a new client reminded me of how powerful this is. When we let go of our rational explanations, we create space for the truly important stuff to come to the surface. As a result, you connect to a deep-rooted sense of freedom and joy.
Are you stuck in the ´attic´, longing for a renewed sense of direction?
I am offering the chance to have a separate in- depth interview, a valuable two hour interview where you will get clarity what is truly needed for you right now, and in the coming period, to pay attention on.
And if you feel the pull for a journey inwards this year, have a look at the year-long mentorship program ´Bringing your desires to life´.
Playful greetings,
Jessica
PS. I also changed the double-sized tape on my picture, so it’s hanging steady again 😉
