Roots and Wings
October 2013

What is it about the Autumn?

 It's a time of great change and transition as the countryside around us prepares for winter. We can see this as a negative thing - trees losing their leaves, animals hibernating, fields being cleared. Or we can see this as a wonderful time of harvesting, gathering in, prioritising, preparing, conserving energy.

And it doesn't matter how we see it, Autumn will always continue to sweep the land with its kaleidoscope fingers and send its warrior winds to shake down every last leaf. And it's all in a great cause!

Renewal.

When we are in transition ourselves, we can focus on either the negative or the positive, and, more realistically, flipping between the two - until something happens and you find yourself suddenly bewitched by the rich tapesty of colours rather than the lonely leaves dancing to the ground. You relish the evenings in and stop mourning the late nights on the balcony. You smile as you notice the massive piles of pumpkins declaring "you're OK, you're going to make it" - and forget all about the unpredictable weather and piles of leaves blocking up your drains. We move towards the more resourceful state of renewal.

The Autumns of your transitions mean that you too may need to let something go in order to conserve energy while you prioritise more essential functions and move towards renewal. That you need to consolidate and tidy away for a new phase. The Autumns of your transitions may mean that you look for ways to start harvesting the benefits of the work you've been putting in.

As parents, we have lots of "Autumns" with our children. Periods where we let go a little - and sometimes a lot. Times where there are turbulent winds, shaking things out. Seasons of colour, texture, sounds to be enjoyed - not endured. A time when you gather all in and protect your harvest! In your relationships with your children, what do you focus on? The loss of the way it used to be - or the opportunity for renewal, for a new way of being.

You choose.

One of my dreams came true in September - here I am signing my coaching workbook Dare to Dream, at the Launch of a new joint venture Dare to Dream Experience. This was a magical moment - 38 years after I first started dreaming of writing books!

And this is by no means the end -I have Believe in progress and Act isn't far behind.

You can already buy Dare to Dream, at CHF15 (plus postage if required) - just contact me to arrange this.  It becomes your very own unique companion just as soon as you start writing in it!

If you're balancing home and work commitments, you'll know all about the juggling act, and plate spinning, and taming lions  . . .

This fun and inspiring workshop helps you explore this important topic in a supportive group, gaining new perspectives and ideas about how to make this juggling act work for you.

Sunday 20th October, 9.30-12.00, central Basel.

CHF75, to include Brunch, Workbook and personal follow up.