In late May of this year, I made a public commitment in my blog – https://pamela-thompson.com/creating-space-the-how-and-why/, that I was intending to create more space in my life this summer. This is an update on the actions I’ve taken so far to create more space and what I’ve noticed as a result. I’m sharing these with the hope that you may glean something useful from my experience, and feel comfortable sharing yours.
The first thing I did was to really get clear on what I wanted to “do” this summer and what I wanted to “stop doing”. I realized that I did not want to attend a business conference in the US as I wasn’t ready to declare my business goals for the coming year. I cancelled my flight, hotel and ticket for the conference and then booked a vacation to visit family and friends in eastern Canada as that felt “right’.
I was on the Leadership Team of an entrepreneurial women’s group, spoke with the head and handed off my position to another woman with a supportive call. I then put my membership to that group on hold.
I am on a number of lists and began to unsubscribe from many. It felt SOoo good. For some time I’ve been thinking of doing this but felt I might “miss out” on something. Do you relate? I was surprised at how easy it was to hit the unsubscribe button. It feels so much better each day when I open up my emails and see that they have decreased considerably.
In general, I feel more relaxed. In fact, most of the time I have an incredible sense of inner peace and calm. On a recent visit back east, one of my friends who I hadn’t seen in over a year, commented that I was getting younger!
I have little structure in my life, other than meditating and doing a stretching routine every morning and yoga three times a week. I make a point of spending a lot of time in nature, either walking, kayaking or riding my bike. It feels like I awaken each day with a clean canvas on which I can choose to paint anything I wish. I feel liberated. It’s wonderful!
In the past when I’ve taken some time off, I usually am thinking about the next thing I’m going to do. In contrast, this time, I have no idea what my work will look like and I’m relaxed and fine with that. I trust that I will get clarity when the time is right.
Most of the time I feel present and playful. This enables me to have more focused conversations with my partner, other family members and friends. I’m having more fun and I feel more centered and grounded.
I’d love to hear from those of you who’ve committed to creating more space in your life. What has the experience been like for you? How are things unfolding? I welcome your comments below. Feel free to share this with others who you think might benefit.
BRAVA!
What you’ve done and are doing inspires me. I write about releasing what no longer serves you and me as part of today’s blog post on “6 Ways to Celebrate the Full Thunder Moon.”
Seems the blog’s opening quote fits what you’ve done so successfully,
“Let everything that wants to go, go.
Let everything that wants to come, come.” ~Tosha Silver
Hope you’ll read it and comment.
Happy continued releasing and creating space!
Hi Lore, I’m happy that my post inspired you. Thanks for sharing that special quote. I’m looking forward to reading your blog and learning from your wisdom. Warmly, Pam
Good for you! One of my favorite affirmations is: “I do what I love, and love what I do.” If it doesn’t fall into one of those two categories, I don’t do it!
Thanks Barb! Great advice 🙂
This is so beautiful. Recently I have been unsubscribing from several lists as well and it really felt good. I am learning to live more on my terms and create my happy zone.
Hi Leila, Good for you! Happy that you were inspired by the post. Warmly, Pam
Sounds amazing, Pamela. Good for you. I love that you trusted your gut enough to cancel an already booked trip! You go, girl!
Hi Reba, I appreciate your enthusiastic support. Warm Regards, Pam
I love your courage Pam! Thanks for sharing your experience of following what feels right rather than what you think is right. xx
Thanks Lisa, I appreciate the positive feedback. Warmly, Pam