Sharon L. Vandegrift, M. Div., PCC  
Life and Leadership Coach, United Methodist Minister
                 sharon@btglifecoaching.com / 484-234-0664                                                                    
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Greetings!

Throughout the cold, grey days of winter, many of us were just waiting for spring to arrive. Well...no more waiting... the time has come! This month's theme is: 'The Present Moment' 
     Enjoy!
                      ~Sharon
The Present Moment

 

Those who are baby-boomers will remember the popular adage: 'Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life!' Certainly, overuse of the saying has made it seem little more than trite. But, if we can get past the insipid smiley faces and tied-dyed, flower-power insignias, we may find that there is deep wisdom in the statement. 

 

Most of us go through dormant seasons in life: times of reflecting and waiting for renewed inspiration that will move us forward. These experiences are sometimes referred to as cocooning. Though it may seem like cocooning is a lethargic, listless and unproductive time, there is usually deepening of connection to self and fermenting of rich thoughts and ideas happening. 

 

But, even as we recognize the usefulness of these cocooning experiences, we must acknowledge that the time eventually comes to push ourselves forth into the light of the present moment.  For a while we can ponder the past and imagine the future. But vital cocooning is about laying the groundwork so that we can emerge and embrace the present moment in a dynamic way. If we get stuck in the cocooning phase we are unable to engage the present moment with wisdom, vigor and boldness. 

  • Are you ready? 
  • How might you propel yourself forward so that you can emerge from the cocoon and embrace the present moment?
Hang Out With a Group
 
Imagine hanging out with a group of your favorite 
colleagues - once a month - for a time of thoughtful pondering and idea sharing.  Some say the Invite-Only Group Coaching experience is reminiscent of conversation during meals together in the Seminary Dining Hall - those invigorating discussions that kept passion alive back in the day! Learn more about developing your own 'Invite Only' group.




sharon@btglifecoaching.com 

484-234-0664 

413 S. Olive St., Media, PA 19063 
Quote and Prayer
"The meeting of two eternities, the past and the future...is precisely the present moment." 
~Henry David Thoreau
 
Holy Breath of the Present Moment, 
give us the courage to put the past behind us and to abandon our worries about the future.
Create in us the boldness to be all that you summon us to be...TODAY! 
Amen
Links to Inspiration
Sung by St. Luke's 'Community' UM Church in Dallas, TX.

'Ocean' 
Guided meditation with Deepak Chopra.
Go to link and click to full screen mode. 
Turn up volume, sit back and RELAX.

Flash Mob
 
'I Gotta  Feeling'
Church Leadership Resource Links