Letting go into…

Most of us are familiar with the idea of letting go. Letting go of what no longer is serving: relationships, dynamics, behaviors, material possessions, environments, systems, control, etc… It goes hand in hand with the concept of spring cleaning and the rhythm of excitement which I am going to delve into in the next 4 posts.

In the final phase after completion we allow a release and often what follows is letting go INTO something new. It's different from jumping off a cliff or ‘just doing it’. There is a deliberate and undeniable feeling that something new is ready to unfold. Like how winter extends into spring.

This week’s inquiry is what are you ready to let go INTO? What are you on the brink or in the mist of that you could open yourself to more fully — energetically, somatically or in your actions? Ask your body, put pen to paper or simply contemplate on your next walk.

And if you are not sure or you feel in your body that you are almost ready but your nervous system and tissues are not up for it quite yet, don’t force it. Keep grounding and softening. Especially when it comes to big moves and decisions. Find the practices that help you stay in the containment phase (i.e parts work, resilience practices, conversations with trusted allies etc…) until it feels safe and effortless to let go into something new. It should feel scary BUT exciting.

Personally, I am letting go INTO leveraging my eagle eye, nurturing and perceptive nature to expand professionally beyond my role as a photographer. What that looks like is getting my full body behind this and aligning my actions to be more congruent. Sharing more about my coaching practice online and generating opportunities to contribute as a creative consultant. Moving towards new roles vs away from the old one, which I still love.

Orchids, Hawaii June 2024