The Bridge #90
in which we try to get more specific about what it is we're talking about
Hello
& Welcome ! The Bridge is a newsletter connecting the professional and the personal creatively across cultures and a diversity of topics, until we are not only full of ideas but also ready to take action. Thanks for joining in the conversation.
This year I’m up-leveling my coaching practice, and that’s meant, as a start, up-leveling me. For so long I have tried to hide anxiety, anger, pride, and other forms of emotional release. I have wanted to “keep it rational” and “not make a fuss” — not be an embarrasment or not make things awkward showing vulnerably my pain.
This year I am doing differently and embracing a bit more out in the open how my body feels. Take time to notice how your body feels.
A Thing to Get Us Thinking
In 2024 I am more and more embracing emotional and financial flow, breaking open some taboos my family has held around money. I believe if we don’t talk more openly about money, we might also hold in pain and anxiety, which can not only leave us feeling lonely but also tilt the world unfairly. I’m looking instead towards inner transformation that I hope helps make the world better around me as well. If nothing else, it helps me feel more healthy and aligned.
Let’s start by taking a deep breath.
Now, for some questions.
If I say, “let’s talk about the money” how do you feel ?
Do you have enough to realise your dreams ?
Do you know what it means for you to have enough ?
Do you feel aligned with where you invest ? Do you wish you had time to think about it more ?
These questions aren’t meant to be difficult, but if you feel stuck answering them, and you would like to speak more about it, I’m creating a video for you. Sometimes we need to hear others speak a little bit before we find the words ourselves. That is what this video is meant to do for you.
Something to Spark Conversation
^^ A VIDEO made with love and care ^^
I’m usually promoting others, and I do enjoy doing it (and will do more of that in future). Today though I’m putting myself out there a bit with this video that might speak to you, might not. I believe what matters more than anything else is that you take action to find the balance unique to you.
The wisdom that’s out there — and there is so much content and news and clickbait but I’m talking about wisdom — it might be said in a way you think you’ve heard before or might “already know.” Yet if you need the reminder, then there’s probably something you don’t fully understand, and thus it bears repeating. What matters is what you do next, now that you know, creative balance is possible.
I made this video then in the hope it helps you (and me (and / or others you share it with)) get closer to your (and my (and their)) goals. Does it help?
Something to Enjoy
This song “Shifting Paradigms” is a collaboration between Vianney and Charlie Winston. A French musician, Vianney became friends with Charlie Winston, a musician from the UK. On an album full of collaborations, this song stands out for (1) its lyrics being fully in English and (2) its subject matter.
I like the simple yet poetic way the song suggests we might change our point of view through choices we make and experiences we have. There’s a yearning burning feeling in our hearts. It seems like a struggle! When we put it to music, and sing with another, we begin to understand with a bit more ease.
When lost in the jungle
Love is a door
In a kung-fu hustle
Who you gonna choose to lose to?
A Roman emperor
Or a crown of thorns?
Well, you made your bed, you're a big boy now
So how's it gonna play out?
…
Stop, take time, think a bit
Slow down and look at what you've got
Lost in the thick of it
Stop, rewind a little bit
Who knows? You might go changing minds
Shifting paradigms
Something to Practice
Please schedule a call (with me) if you would like to discuss more what has you stuck or what seems to be keeping you from connecting dots in a healthy way, professionally or financially.
[see video above, about unlocking doors, creative balance, etc]
Alternatively, if you feel in flow and are happy with your current balance, is there someone you know you could recommend The Bridge to ? OR offer them directly what help you have to give. A lot of people hurting right now, and if our cup is overflowing with good feeling… Let’s share it!
Thanks for reading,
JPC ❤️