I find myself standing at yet another threshold. On the face, it doesn't look that daunting: an easy stretch for my ambitious, adventurous self. Yet, I have an uncomfortable sensation inside wondering if I am ready. I think I am ready for the creativity and excitement of digging into learning but I wonder if I am ready for the discomfort that might come up when I stumble; when I am challenged; when the seams start to unravel.
The truth is that I am not certain I am ever fully ready. The best I can muster up is maybe 80 or 90%. There always seems to be a part of me that holds back - a bit shy or nervous or downright afraid. But I know that so many times I have crossed the bridge in spite of my fear. The results are mixed and for sure have changed some aspect of my life. There were clearly times I regretted my decisions and yet still appreciate the lessons I could only have learned from taking a chance.
And there are definitely more that I am still celebrating. I have always been so grateful I had the courage to take Coach training, Leadership training, TED* certification, The Hoffman Process and even my move to the village of Tobermory. These were all a bit scary for many reasons - some finances (I don't have the money for this); some (I don't want to uncover some inner demons); some that just seemed like bad timing. In the end, every one of them has profoundly shaped my life and contributed so much to my wellbeing.
So standing at the edge of opportunity yet again, I know that I don't need to be 100% ready. I can get as close as I need to be and then have faith that somehow, this will serve my highest good. When I believe that, I am ready!
Ms. Daryl Wood is the founder and heartfelt leader of the life-enhancing Women's Wisdom Retreats. She is also a published author and an empathetic, compassionate, Outcome-focused Coach.
The truth is that I am not certain I am ever fully ready. The best I can muster up is maybe 80 or 90%. There always seems to be a part of me that holds back - a bit shy or nervous or downright afraid. But I know that so many times I have crossed the bridge in spite of my fear. The results are mixed and for sure have changed some aspect of my life. There were clearly times I regretted my decisions and yet still appreciate the lessons I could only have learned from taking a chance.
And there are definitely more that I am still celebrating. I have always been so grateful I had the courage to take Coach training, Leadership training, TED* certification, The Hoffman Process and even my move to the village of Tobermory. These were all a bit scary for many reasons - some finances (I don't have the money for this); some (I don't want to uncover some inner demons); some that just seemed like bad timing. In the end, every one of them has profoundly shaped my life and contributed so much to my wellbeing.
So standing at the edge of opportunity yet again, I know that I don't need to be 100% ready. I can get as close as I need to be and then have faith that somehow, this will serve my highest good. When I believe that, I am ready!
Ms. Daryl Wood is the founder and heartfelt leader of the life-enhancing Women's Wisdom Retreats. She is also a published author and an empathetic, compassionate, Outcome-focused Coach.