It’s official. Today is the first day of my sabbatical. The universe has been telling me I need this and now I am going to listen. I have some things to work out and some ideas that have been trying to bubble to the surface. I’m going to do whatever makes me happy at the moment.
I will not add new appointments to my calendar unless it feels right. I will honor the client appointments I have scheduled and will not add more unless it feels right. No new networking meetings, no new appointments, no new anything unless I feel like it. Aaahhhh, freedom! I feel better just typing it.
On the surface, this is a horrible time for me to decide to take an open ended break. What will happen to my business? Will I have enough money? What will happen if I don’t network? Will I attract any new clients?
I think spending energy on these thoughts are what brought on the need for a sabbatical in the first place. I am practicing allowing and letting go and non-attachment. Things will work out. They always do. I don’t always have the answers and I don’t need to.
I’ll let you know how it goes. I’ll post when the urge strikes me.
Would you ever consider taking a Radical Sabbatical? If not, what’s stopping you?
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Wow Vicki. I’m impressed. This takes a lot of guts. I hope it is just what the doctor ordered.
Thanks, Betty! You know me, I’m always looking for a new way to get uncomfortable.
This is uncomfortable, yet I am comfortable in knowing this is where I need to be.
I’ll keep you posted!
Vicki
I’m so proud of you Vicki! You’re going to emerge a new woman ready to take on the world. You have so much great insight as it is, I can’t wait to witness how this time of reflection will energize and renew an already incredible being!
Thanks, Cate! I appreciate the support!
Oh wow…what a big courageous & loving step to take for yourself and your business. I super admire you for sharing it with us and I hope we get to read more about it as you go.
“Radical Sabbatical” ~ What a great term! I’ve never heard of that before and I love it.
On another note ~ thank you so much for your invitation a couple of weeks ago (yikes! Has it been that long already?) I’m so sorry I didn’t have the space to respond right away. I’ve been moving through some big stuff on this end too. Can’t wait to share with you!!
Anyhow, keep breathing through it all one step at a time. Your heart knows what you need. Your Soul knows where you need to go. And you’re smart enough to get there.
*hugs*
I love it! I’m on a sort of, open ended sabbatical myself. It’s grrrreat! So freeing and opportunity-full. All the best to you, I’m trusting it will all work out awesome possum.
Thanks Cassandra and Desiree for your support and encouragement! This is exactly what I need right now. Let go, relax and trust that everything will work out just the way I need it to. I can’t claim the term “Radical Sabbatical”. That came from another kick-ass coach (Ani Bell) who is on her own RADSAB! I’m a big fan. Check out her website at http://www.anibell.com