Interestingly, stepping into a conscious sabbatical has been one of the hardest things I have ever done. I have come up against my own internal beliefs about myself--on contributing, community, making a difference, my identity, what productive is or is not, and why it matters--to me. This has been SO Fascinating--yes "Fascinating with a Capital F! Which really translates as super duper challenging--seriously.

I had wanted to shift my life. I had dreamed of making changes, but who has the time? Then I heard about a woman I know who worked a big fancy corporate job, who was completely exhausted from her over busy, over striving, and complete resignation--of how she had given herself over to her company, and her title. She had been working so hard, for so long--she had NO idea what she wanted--nor who she was (anymore). Some how, the traces of her had slipped into the background, while she was striving, and showing up for her boss, for her family--caregiving kids, and worrying about aging parents. It was as IF she had put herself--her own needs on the back burner--decades ago. One day, she had a melt down. The stress that had been mounting--you know, the inner nudges that she had been ignoring... well, her slow boiling pot--it boiled over. She had a panic attack. Yep. So following the advice of her physician and therapist, she went on sabbatical--and took 3 full months off work. She landed in a tropical location, and started re-calibrating.

Hearing this story, I knew it was time for me too. So I consciously chose to step back, quiet in, study, slow down, practice exquisite self-care. I am coming to the end of my first sabbatical--and I completely recommend it--whatever the impetuous. Learning to slow down, quiet in, feel into what is right--for me.. this work has been life changing, truly transformative. AND it's been hard.

I'm super excited to share my musings, mindset shifts, and my journey into a more present, more spiritual version of myself--and my business. As I recalibrate, and rebrand, I hope that you'll notice my recommitment to Gratitude, Self-Care, and Resilience. I feel like I am coming in for a landing. I am looking forward to unveiling new courses, services, and play-shops--all with a Soul-Full, Embodied Presence.

#hallelujah #rebrand #recalibration #renewal

~ Monika Adams, M.Ed.

Life is what you make it. Make Your Life Come True.