About two months ago, I noticed I was feeling a bit down. I had less energy, less motivation, and a sense of discontent circled within me. Generally, my mood is pretty stable, positive, and cheerful, so this was definitely out of the ordinary. What was going on?

 There was a clear external circumstance. Over the past few years, I intentionally scaled back on in-company trainings, workshops, and programs to make time for open-enrollment programs around intuitive coaching and leadership based on Transformational Presence. Through this work, I feel like I'm fully expressing my soul mission ("I inspire and invite wholeness"). Now, it so happened that two programs unfortunately couldn't proceed due to lack of sign-ups. I noticed my reaction to this was a form of melancholy and uncertainty.

 In a meeting with some of my international colleagues, fellow 'TP-leaders', I shared my feelings. To my relief, they understood. It turned out each of us experiences initiatives not 'taking off' at times. I have to say, that was comforting. But the feeling didn't completely dissipate.

The obstacle is the way 

That same week my eye caught a quote by Ryan Holiday: "The obstacle is the way." Suddenly, something shifted within me. This perspective that what stands in the way is the way opened up new possibilities for me. I also immediately saw the connection with one of TP's fundamental principles: to accept what is and partner with it. It was a clear invitation to practice what I preach in this situation, too!

The question immediately arose within me: 'What if this is exactly meant to be? What can I learn from it?'

 The answer came swiftly: maintain trust and enjoy the time given to you. In a conversation with my mentor, Alan Seale, he asked me the following question: What is this time you're given for? What becomes possible for you now?

 Seeing potential in every situation, truly every situation. Every time anew. All it requires is being aware of what's happening and noticing signals within and outside of yourself. Not ignoring them, but fully acknowledging and allowing them to be. Sharing your feelings with others helps in this process. And then changing your perspective. As Max Planck said in the early 19th century, if you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

 Suddenly, I began to see the opportunities: more time for myself (as mentioned in my previous blog), more time to promote a new year-long program, and a one-day workshop (which took place last week with 10 participants). Approaching marketing with creativity and more joy and bringing more focus to what I offer.

 The discontent in my body has been replaced by vibrant energy, and I'm still riding that wave, with more breaks and exercise during the day. A new balance between effort and relaxation—delightful!

 How do you deal with situations you'd rather not have but are there nonetheless? What if you were to change your perspective and sense into the potential, knowing that potential always exists? What becomes possible for you then? And perhaps asking that one question when something you were set on doesn't go through: what have I now been given time for?

 I wish you many discoveries and joys in your exploration!