We’ve been discussing “celebrating” over the past few weeks in the Embodied Entrepreneur Weekly. In our discussions, we’ve always emphasized that embodiment is key.
But how do we get there? How do we live embodied, aligned… How do we do this bodymind living thing? Connection is at the essence of embodiment. Connection to ourselves, our bodies, our souls, and to each other. Without this deep sense of connection, celebrating is only superficial and likely feels “fake.” So, this week, let’s explore what connection might look like for you.
The Quote We Are Pondering
“When you ask better questions, better answers find you.”
~ Laura Wieck
Here’s the truth: I’m done pushing and pulling and chasing my way through business. I’m done pushing and pulling and chasing my way through life. My guess is that you are feeling that, too.
And in true BodyMind fashion, I am engaging the power of questions to feel my way forward! So here are three questions around connection that I am asking myself daily:
1. What does connection get to feel like in my body today?
2. What does connection get to look like in my life today?
3. How does the energy of connection want to expand in my business today?
I want to invite you to feel into these questions and see what shows up for you. Share this quote and your response to these questions over on Instagram and tag us @bodymindliving.
The Embodiment Exercise We’re Loving
The word “measure” can mean a lot of different things to different people. That’s why I love how BodyMind Ambassador, Alina McGilloway, reminds us that “what you choose to measure matters.” For Alina, she had to disconnect from her previous ways of doing life–hustling and grinding to the point of burnout in her massage practice–in order to reconnect with what truly mattered to her as a coach. Now, she celebrates the connection between her values and her business.
I invite you to enjoy this audio version of her latest BodyMind Living Blog article, letting her voice guide you through your own exploration of connection. Share it with your clients as well!
Coach Spotlight
Meet Tannis Maciel, BodyMind Method© Coach, Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), Dr. Vodder Lymphatic Drainage Specialist
When Tannis founded Embodied Transitions Coaching, she knew she was on a mission to empower women in any and every transition in life, helping them learn to stay connected to who they truly are in the process. Whether in transition with a new baby or empty nest, divorce or new relationship, Tannis walks her clients through and forward from these transitions with a renewed sense of connection to their values and self-worth.
Implementing BodyMind Coaching, as Tannis explains,
“changed the playing field forever for those going through transitions in life and hoping for clarity, direction, and to regain a sense of intention and excitement in their lives.” And her clients can attest to this powerful work, sharing, “Tannis is a powerfully, intuitive energy worker. I am so grateful for all that she has taught me about myself, boundaries and putting myself first.”
We celebrate the power of your connection and support of others, Tannis! Rock on!
The Articles We’re Reading & Using With Our Clients
“You should be a coach,” proclaimed one of my massage clients while on the massage table. I paused.
I honestly didn’t know what to say, so I kept on massaging my client’s shoulders. It was early Spring of 2008 when this client ended up on my table, and I was working as a massage therapist at a fancy spa in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. He continued, only now he lifted his face out of the face cradle: “Yes, you were kneading my shoulders, but you were able to get to the heart of the issue by asking me the perfect question. You shouldn’t just be a coach, you are a coach!”
It would be another four years before I actually started using my coaching certifications and trainings I had acquired and started charging for coaching. And, 3 more years before BodyMind Coaching was born! Now, I’m celebrating 7 years of the BodyMind Coaching program!
I’m curious what you are hesitating on fully owning and connecting to that is already living within you? Do some writing on this after reading this article, and share it in a DM with me over @bodymindliving.
Resources For Your Holistic Practice
I’m curious if you feel disconnected from your business right now. And, if you are, I’m guessing you are exploring this newsletter thinking, “How can I celebrate when I feel so disconnected, lost, and not sure where to turn next to get more clients?”
I have been there! That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to my dear friend and colleague, Tamika Auwai, the founder and CEO of the Nurture Marketing Agency, Orisha Creative. With Tamika’s expertise, you’re invited to stop and evaluate your nurture content to understand WHY it might not be earning its keep. And to get the clarity (and plan) you need to give your business a nurture marketing makeover. And, guess what? It’s all about connecting with the aligned content that will feel equally aligned to your (future) clients.
