OBSCURITY TO CLARITY

Light on, light off. Thinking, doing. Conscious, unconscious. Sitting, standing, floating, sinking. Eating, drinking, starving, stuffing. Motion, potion. See-saw, sing-song, ping pong. Up, down, round and round. What a jumbled mind it is!

Searching can take us on a fantastic journey and lead us to wondrous discoveries… or not.

In the world of self-help therapy, positivity is the keyword.

In the world of coaching, we are asked, 'What does positivity mean to you?'

Wait…WHAT??

So, what do I think matters? Mmmmmmm….

This, dear reader, is when true discovery begins.

It is a complete revelation when we are confronted with the responsibility of being answerable to ourselves.

There are always so many thoughts racing through our minds, and the emotions associated with these thoughts can be overwhelming.

We try to make sense of it all, but often it may not be the conclusion we want.

Coaching makes you the focus and yes, what you think matters. In fact, that is the most important aspect. The current times dictate that every person has a voice and an opinion.

EVERYONE!

So, if everyone is talking… WHO IS LISTENING??

The ability to listen is an art form. Having a person say your words back to you helps enormously to declutter one's thoughts.

Reactions vary, but frequently our words repeated to us sound different, and suddenly we have a heightened sense of awareness of the emotion associated with those words.

A huge 'Hhhmmmmmm' settles in, and the focus shifts, and just so smoothly our thoughts have gained perspective. A sense of calm descends as we make sense of the situation. With this newfound perspective, we start implementing change, perhaps with gusto, but surprisingly with more subtlety than you would have imagined.

Big changes require big actions is the mantra. Yes, in certain instances it is applicable, but the human being is an amazing machine. It requires that self-inspired moment to resonate within, and suddenly change is actioned with the greatest ease. It is true and unique as you are, and that is why it works for you. Just like that, the power is in your hands, and you have become the master of your destiny.

Coaching is a journey that is so unique and personal. The notion that we can be categorized or put in a box becomes laughable, as that was never our reality. The mere act of stepping forward to be coached is indicative that deep within you, your being knows there is a better way for you to function as a person to face your challenges. Facing yourself is the most courageous thing you can do.

To face yourself, you have to begin the process that numerous religions have extolled, schools of philosophy have explored, and countless discussions have had regarding the ultimate precept of 'Know Thyself.'

As such, dear reader, is where coaching finally leads us… the path from Obscurity to Clarity.

Author - Anjana Arora