  On December 30th, I watched in horror as the relentless wind pushed fire across the beautiful place I call home. It seems impossible to imagine the pain and overwhelm people felt losing their homes, especially in the midst of a raging Covid-19 spike.
The next morning, my husband and I talked about the what if’s. “What if we were evacuated?” “What if we had lost every physical possession we owned?” We both agreed that as long as we were safe, we could heal from the loss of our physical possessions. Moving through tragedy and grief gives us a lens to see what matters most and helps us to spot what isn’t serving us. Joy lives concealed in grief. -Rumi The people that lost their homes are currently at a crossroads of how to move forward. Grief can be paralyzing, but if we choose to move through the pain and let in love and the support of others, we can take those first steps towards rebuilding what we want our lives to become. I immediately grabbed boxes and opened every closet and drawer in my house to give what I could to those rebuilding their lives. I could still live comfortably without so many of the things taking up space, especially knowing they could serve someone in need. By opening up space and letting go, I felt a lightness in my home and in my mind. It allowed room for creativity and sparked a sense of gratitude knowing that there are so many wonderful people in my community and across the world that eagerly stepped up to help those in need. Ask yourself, "What could I do without, that could serve someone in need?" The lightness that comes from releasing the weight of our physical possessions and the opportunity to help others might just open doors of opportunity you didn't know existed. My heart goes out to all those affected by the Marshall Fire. If you would like to contribute to those in need, there are opportunities available through ColoradoGives. - Coach Amanda Lau: believer that physical decluttering can declutter your mind and serve you and others in powerful ways  In FromWithin Coaching’s 12th year, we find ourselves inspired by the lessons of the past few years and the possibilities in 2022! As the owner of FWC, I am lucky to be surrounded by talented Coaches and Writers that consistently make a difference in their clients’ lives. And in mine.
We have added two more amazing Coaches and we want to take a moment to introduce them. I’d like to introduce them in order of their arrival to our FWC family: Tim Birmingham, both a Career Coach and Communications Writer, believes a rewarding career path can be blazed over any mountain and around any obstacle. Like a mountain range, career paths have peaks and valleys along the way. Having been through that change himself, he brings both a personal perspective and professional commitment to helping others find the right path and achieve their career goals. His clients are individuals who: ★ Are still searching for what they want in their career OR have an idea of what they want but might be unsure of how to get there, or where to start. ★ Are aware it’s time for a change and are committed to that change ★ Are rising or mid-career professionals seeking Career, Clarity, Strengths-Based Coaching as well as Job Search Strategies, Powerful Resumes, Cover Letters & LinkedIn Profiles and Interview Coaching & Training. Tim's Strengths are Futuristic, Significance, Empathy, Individualization, and Relator. We are lucky enough to welcome Amanda Lau to FromWithin Coaching as well! As a Professional Development and Simplicity Coach, she works with clients who are ready to set boundaries, simplify their lives and clearly understand their top priorities in their professional and/or personal lives. They want to learn to say yes to what truly matters and stay focused on those priorities. Learning to say no to requests, people, things, and buffers that will not serve us can be uncomfortable, but when these changes move from a new practice to an unconscious habit, that's when the magic happens. Her clients learn to believe in themselves and find the confidence to have a voice to advocate for what they need. Her Strengths include Connectedness, Relator, Empathy, Responsibility, and Maximizer. The change you seek starts here! |
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