Some days it feels like nothing will ever be hopeful again.
Some days you think you should wear a sign on your forehead warning people before they come near.
Some days the path you thought you were meant to follow gets lost in the fog.
Some days it’s hard to believe in the wisdom of nature and trust that, like the geese returning in Spring, you will find your way home again.
Some days it’s hard to remember that transformation doesn’t come without surrender. And surrender doesn’t come without pain and confusion.
Some days it’s hard to remember that Spring will always come, green things will always grow again, and what lay dormant will some day be full of life again.
Some days it’s hard to trust God.
Some days it’s hard to trust other people.
Some days you just have to pay attention to the wisdom written on walls and go find a garden to wander in, even if that garden is still emerging from the snow.
Some days you just have to sit with the struggle, be present in the pain, and wait for God to show up there.
Some days you just have to admit that you don’t have it all figured out. And you can’t do it alone.
Some days you have to accept that when you are called to teach something, you will also be called to wander into the depths of whatever it is you’re called to guide people through.
Some days feel like the middle of the fire.
Some days it’s hard to remember that the fire refines the gold.
Some days you just have to go to the centre of the labyrinth, lie on a bench and cry out “Okay Sophia God, whatever it is you’re trying to teach me, I’m listening. See this? It’s called surrender.”
Some days, you just have to remind yourself of the wisdom you’ve gained in the past, and trust that the wisdom you are gaining now is even deeper.
Tara Sophia Mohr is one of those people who just exudes grace and wisdom and beauty. At the same time though, she is humble and down-to-earth and so easy to like.
In this interview, Tara talks about how she walked away from her job with only a vague sense of calling, wandered through the fog and lack of clarity for awhile, and finally realized what her path was. She also shares about some of the things that helped sustain her in that foggy place.
Tara is currently offering an amazing opportunity that could help you find your own path. It’s called Playing Big and it’s about activating your own voice, owning your power, and amplifying your impact. I just know it will be one of those knock-your-socks-off experiences.
Note: To hear the full interview with Tara, you’ll have to wait for the release of the e-course, “Let go of the Ground“, which I hope to release on my 45th birthday on May 20th.
I can’t remember exactly when I discovered Cath Duncan online, but I do remember that I felt almost immediately drawn in by her warmth and willingness to put herself out there in a genuine way. Cath is a qualified and experienced Social Worker, Neuro-linguistic Psychology Master Practitioner and Martha Beck Life Coach who helps entrepreneurs and professionals to get more of the 4 M’s in their work and beyond; Motivation, Mastery, Meaning and Money.
This past year, I’ve felt even more drawn to Cath as she shared parts of her journey through pregnancy and then the loss of her baby girl. I had a wonderful conversation with Cath for this interview as she talks about that journey and how she’s still learning lessons about letting go of the ground. She shares deeply about both brokenness and hope. And if you occasionally see a look of pain cross my face, it’s because the conversation brought back strong memories of my own loss.
One of the things I love about the process of doing interviews for this series is the great variety of stories that are emerging. Today’s story is quite different from the last one, and yet in each one there is great wisdom to be gleaned.
When I first started dreaming about leaving my job for self-employment, I picked up the book Making a Living Without a Job and I was hooked. It was the perfect thing to fuel my dream. I also started following its author, Barbara Winter, on Twitter and soon learned that she is one of the most warm and genuine people you could ever meet. When I finally left that job, I think Barbara was the first person to cheer me on, and she has been a consistent cheerleader and supporter since. Some day, I want to curl up on a couch with her and enjoy a cup of tea together.
In this video, Barbara shares her personal story of making the leap from “safe” employment to the relatively shaky ground of self-employment. (Once again, the longer video – full of all kinds of wisdom and advice – will be available once I release my e-course.)
When I first started down the path that lead me to Sophia Leadership, I started searching for other people online who were writing about feminine wisdom. Julie Daley is one of the first people whose writing drew me in. It didn’t just draw me in, it wrapped itself around me like a warm quilt that made me feel like I’d come home after a long and lonely voyage at sea. Julie is wise and beautiful and one of the most gracious and kind people I’ve met online. She exudes that grace on this video.
I could have talked to Julie for hours, and to tell you the truth, we’re already considering a follow-up interview. In this video, she shares a couple of heart-wrenching stories of when the ground was swept out from under her feet. In future installations, she’ll share more about the times she’s chosen to let go of the ground.
Once again, Julie shared much more wisdom than is on this video. That will be available once my e-course emerges. For more on that (and a collection of all of the story-sharing videos in one place) visit my e-course preview.
and I was hooked. It was the perfect thing to fuel my dream. I also started following its author, 