October is my birthday month and I often use the time to reflect on my journey and what I had planned for the year and what I have accomplished. This year was a good year as most of the things I set for myself were done…yippee!!!! I also took the time to go to Tuscany in Italy where I attended a 7 day Eat Pray Learn Retreat (hosted by Carl Brooks – www.carlbrooks.com) and thereafter took four days just visiting and exploring Tuscany on my own.
There is nothing as liberating than going on your own to a foreign country where you do not really know anybody, don’t speak the language and you just leave your home and your comfort zone and explore the world and give yourself permission to go out there as a citizen of the world and have fun. Fun I had – I explored Tuscany, enjoyed the food (of course with the vino) and learnt a lot about myself on who I am and what I am about. Often times we are caught in the mode of doing things – chasing deadlines – playing our roles and we forget about spending time with ourselves and have deep conversations with oneself whilst ensuring that you take care of your body, mind and your soul.
On my birthday I woke up and did some morning stretches and a few yoga poses that I could remember and then took out my journal and just answered the following questions:
- How do I feel about my life at the present moment?
- What things I am proud of?
- What are the things I will stop doing?
- How do I fulfill my purpose in life?
- How do I show up differently in the world?
I was quite amazed about what I have achieved to date and of course also recognising how much I was not spending time with myself and looking after the God given soul and in essence I took three main resolutions – I am going to love and nurture myself more, I will let go of my self doubt and fear and pursue my purpose in life and finally I will nurture and build all the personal relationships that matter to me and unashamedly do so.
Well that is my journey moving forward – and did I need to go to Italy to take these decisions maybe not however the trip gave me the impetus and in the sanctuary of nature and foreign land I could do this. Now I need to be true to myself and honour the promises I made to myself. I owe to me as more than anything I realise that “I matter”.
With regard to the retreat I learnt a lot about myself as an entrepreneur (yes I said it – up until this month I have not referred to myself as an entrepreneur despite the fact that I have been running my business for 6 years) and the limiting beliefs and how my past experiences have actually held me back – more about that in future blogs – for now I am happy and ready for the new beginnings and excited about taking the quantum leap to explore my dreams, love and honour myself and nurture relationships that matter.
Expect more from me as I share my journey and in the process pursue my passion.
Ciao!!!!
Pam Yako
Leadership Coach
‘Helping women leaders to be attuned and find their inner goddess’
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Wow! This is so empowering. The journey to self acceptance, self love and a purposeful life is ever so fulfilling. Much love.
It is a difficult but rewarding journey and keep walking
Blessings in abundance beautiful lady ????
Thank you Angie – stay blessed
How beautiful Pam, you go for it woman, I’m not surprised. I must say, I’ve never acknowledged your shyness, yours is a beaming success and actual ideation . Mncwaa
Thanks Sipho much appreciated
Woooow!!!!I matter.being a single mother of two,I often put myself last juggling between work and taking care of my twin girls with limited time to myself. I’m really inspired by this piece and it makes me do an introspection about my life.
Good luck – one step at a time and be kind to yourself and don’t judge yourself too harshly
I like the “I matter” bit. Enjoy your journey girl????
Thanks – it is a journey indeed
Great share Pam. Keep it up.
Thanks hey
Oh, wow Pam! You’ve done what most of us dread because we might be not like what we’ve become.Thank you for sharing and helping us rediscover the importance of SQT (self quality time). Am inspired to go off on my own right now! Stay blessed ????????
Thank you so much – take the leap
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful piece on self discovery! Wishing you everything of the best????????
Thanks for sharing, this made me know you better, made me to find peace in your presence as a friend becsuse I know you care for others and you draw ability to do so from knowing your inner self and being the real self. You do not only desire to be the best but also have the quest to discover the best and to depend on the best…surely you count among the best.
ALL BEST THINGS COME FROM GOD, DESIRE TO KNOW HIM, DISCOVER HIS POWER AND DEPEND ON HIM…. EVERY DAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY IN CHRIST. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Thank you so much
We can only build each other through sharing positive experiences. Because of our daily struggles , we sometimes forget the , ” I do matter” mantra. Good luck on your self discovery and I will indirectly benefit for sure…
Thanks a lot – true indeed