Dear all,

So yesterday was the vernal equinox, marking the Official First Day of Spring! But for many of us, spring started a little while ago with the sunshine and nature then taking matters into its own hands. Flowers have their own timetable for change.

As do we humans, of course!

Do you ever compare yourself to others who seem to be able to effect personal change with grace and ease? Or who settle quickly into a new routine after a period of transition? Or who appear to be blossoming in colourful fashion as you're not even ready to poke your early shoots up above the ground? I absolutely do. And then I remember that I'm on my own timetable and have no real idea what's been going on under the ground in someone else's "winter".

This issue explores your Spring timetable and how do you know when it's time to Spring into Springtime and blossom again.

I'm sending this edition of Transitions and Transformations to all of you this time, only because it's an exceptional circumstance - I'm launching my new website! www.alivetochange.com - I invite you to check it out and do let me have any feedback you could share to help me continue to develop it. And of course if you like T & T (comes out at the change of the seasons, so only 4 x per year) please let me know by email and I can add you to the list (or you can do so yourself on the update profile link at the very bottom).

If you'd like to keep in touch with more regular ideas and inspiration, do check out my Faceboo k Page - this also shows all the workshops and events I have coming up.

May you feel renewed and revitalised this Spring!


all the best

Kirstin
www.alivetochange.com
www.facebook.com/alivetochange

Springtime is symbolic of renewed life and revitalised energy and in personal transition terms, this is when we start to do something new and different, when we start to grow and move forward again.

Of course, in humans it isn't always as clear cut as in nature - while our transitions have phases just like the seasons, we can also have many layers of our life which are experiencing transition at different stages so it might never feel as simple as I'm about to declare.

Or it just might.

How do you know it's your time?

1. There's a restlessness inside of you, you might feel you need a good "sort out" or "detox"

2. You feel somehow tired of the way things are (even though they may not, from the external view, be "bad" as such)

3. You feel bored by things that used to interest or excite you, unable to muster the enthusiasm you previously did

4. You are imagining a magic answer (winning the lottery, anyone?)

5. You know there is more out there - and in there - and feel drawn towards it

There isn't always a MASSIVE AND OBVIOUS SIGN. That might come a lot later if we ignore the previous hints!

Just like Spring comes around every single year without fail, there is always the opportunity for a fresh, new start of some kind.

Spring bulbs have everything in them that they already need, they are hardy, and actually NEED the winter conditions to enable them to sprout and then flower when their time comes. When they have the right environment around them, it's time!

We too have everything we already need, it's in us waiting to sprout. We are hardy beings and we have each survived many winters. Unlike the bulbs, however, we can influence our own environment and find the support we need to bloom in our own unique way.

Just like Spring comes around every single year without fail, there is always the opportunity for a fresh, new start of some kind.

What are you ready to Spring into this Spring?

A recent client, Shalini Trefzer, has really starting to blossom in a very colourful way. I worked with her to help her shape her vision for DanzBollywood and I've been inspired by how much Shalini has achieved in a short time.

I've seen Shalini in action as a teacher on several occasions with large groups and small, each time she brings a new vibrant energy into the room and engages that class with both a Bollywood story AND a great workout. If you were looking to get into shape this Spring, here's one great option for you!

Shalini is also branching out into performance too  - you may start to see posters about Transcendence - a collaborative dance show in Basel on 26th April. I bring it to your attention because this is not only something exciting happening locally by "home grown" talent - but also because this is a superb example of someone blossoming. If you read Shalini's blog from when she first came to Switzerland several years ago, you'll know she had a long winter.

Tickets are now on sale for this performance - I encourage you to check it out, it's going to be colourful and inspiring.

For further information, please contact shalini@danzbollywood.com

There are many resources you can draw on to help you renew your life, feel revitalised and reenergised!

Here at Alive to Change it's not just about what I can do to help - it's as much about connecting you with the kind of information, inspiration, resources and professionals who could help you in your unique situation.

So check out and browse the Alive to Change Facebook Page - here I add links to interesting articles, inspiring quotes, and share information about people who can help in different ways (just added a great one today if you're wanting to declutter as part of your "Spring Clean").

Transitions Series - Transform your experience of Relocation!

6 mini-workshops

Leymen, selected Tuesdays 9.30-10.45am, CHF35 per workshop

 

Living abroad can feel like a glorious adventure - and at the same time, can present new and unexpected challenges and a steep learning curve. To feel invincible in this new and ever-changing environment, we need to invest in our own resources - for example, get to grips with a new language, build up our confidence, create our support, develop a new sense of identity, increase our productivity and shape our vision of where we're heading as individuals.  

In six standalone 75 minute workshops, we explore these topics in a confidential and supportive small group. You can attend one, two or more workshops, as your interest dictates, or join in for the series at reduced rates.

 

Tues 1^st April      - Creating a new support network (and maintaining it!)

Tues 6^th May      - Developing a new sense of Identity

Tues 27thMay    - Kickstarting your way to Productivity

Tues 10^th June   - Shaping a new Vision

 

 

Let it go!

Find out what's holding you back - and what could propel you forward!

Leymen, Thursday 10^th April 2013 9.30 - 11.30, CHF60

 

Is something holding you back right now? Could it be guilt, fear, perfectionism, or something else, getting in the way of the things you really want to be doing with your life?

 

We spend so much time encouraging our children to live to their full potential - so now it is your turn. Do you have a sneaky feeling you've got some untapped potential but you're somehow being held back? If so, join this fun and supportive 2 hour workshop where you'll start to learn to explore and let go of the things that are in the way. You'll leave with some new ideas and perspectives, as well as a fresh insight into your potential - and your own next step to propel you forward.

 

Email Kirstin on kirstin@alivetochange.com for more information or to book a place.

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