When Things Get Busy

Posted on March 28th, 2009 by Sarah Dolliver in Practical Tips

What a week! On Monday, I was interviewed for the Self-Care Mastery series sponsored by my dear friend, Adela Rubio. All went well…perhaps too well…because I’ve been flooded with requests for complimentary sessions.  

The opportunity to meet other people like me in a one-to-one setting is something I cherish. Many times, I find a confused Inner Adventurer and am able to help them get more focused and effective around an important issue. Most often, a big awareness opens up about how they’ve not understood something about themselves. Ah, I love creating understanding as my way to help others. 

All seems wonderful, eh? Well, it isn’t when I look at my schedule. Most days this coming week are completely booked with calls. Then I have my other responsibilities for creative writing and program development, like for the InnerVantage monthly call. 

windows-clouds-1lx7All of this brings up the issue of pacing ourselves. Inner Adventurers thrive at a steady tempo with generous opportunity for breaks. Many of us use these breaks to tune in to what is going on inside of us: time to reflect on thoughts, feelings or body sensations. Awareness of these things helps us navigate and respond to life. 

Today, I’m aware that I don’t have many of these opportunities coming for the next couple of weeks because of scheduling so many connections to talk with others. I know I will feel stretched in many directions.  

I’m also aware that, with attention, I can make it through this more challenging time. When an Inner Adventurer navigates a busy time, self-care becomes even more important than ever. The practices that nurture me will be my best friends to negotiate these next couple of weeks. 

I’ll let you know how it goes. 

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4 Responses to “When Things Get Busy”

  1. Suzi, on March 29th, 2009 at 5:35 pm Said:

    Wishing you much success and balance as you navigate thru this experience.

  2. Loreen Richer, on April 14th, 2009 at 8:10 pm Said:

    Came across this site while searching and so enjoyed the content. I am recovering from two broken arms and still unsure of what it is all about. It is rare and I have never been conventional or typical. Do you feel some things never become clear no matter how open we are?

  3. Sarah Dolliver, on April 14th, 2009 at 8:36 pm Said:

    Hi!

    Thanks for your comments. I hope you will read the archives to discover my exploration of being and Inner Adventurer and how that impacts life for those of us who are that way.

    Yes, I do feel that we never know some things. The Tao Te Ching talks about the mystery of life. How well put! Living the mystery is what day-to-day life is all about. It’s sad when so many miss that point.

    Enjoy!
    Sarah

  4. Inner Adventurer » When Things Get Busy…Again, on February 19th, 2010 at 1:13 pm Said:

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