Spring forward: Several weeks ago we disrupted our winter patterns and changed our clocks. Not only was this a seasonal disruption, but by decree it happened earlier in the season than we are accustomed to. What was your reaction? Change the clock and keep on with whatever was on your weekend list? Stop and realize that this was an opportunity to re-think how you spend your day? How many patterns did the simple change of one hour interrupt? Suddenly, dawn was an hour later; was it harder to fit in your morning routine? What did the lighter longer daylight offer?
These are the questions (along with many more) I ponder as a life coach. We have adapted to our busy lives by being on autopilot. Sometimes, that is good, no need to rethink the same task over and over, efficiency has its place, My question is: when do we turn off auto pilot and notice where we are and where we want to go, how we want to be? Are we sailing too close to a rocky shore? Can we see the subtle change in the color of the rocks as we pass by? Where do we want to turn our attention next? Do we want to take advantage of the opportunity in front of us? Will they add more to our plate or simplify our day?...