or contract...
Both serve a purpose.
Contract...
Sometimes you need to step back and integrate or digest some learning you've had. Whether it's textbook learning; on the job learning; or possibly the most important: learning life's lessons. Whatever the case may be, just taking time to let something settle. It could mean you need time to reflect on a conversation you've had, or maybe you're at a certain point in your life where you're reassessing where you're going. You're ready to consider other options and, in order to do that, you actually need to reflect. Allowing, letting the dust settle, reaping the harvest - whatever resonates for you. This is what contracting can feel like. Pulling back to absorb and reflect before you expand again.
Yes, again. It's an ebb and flow.
Expand...
Get bigger. Make your presence known. Step up and step out. Just like it sounds, it suggests you're ready to step out there, wherever or whatever 'there' may mean for you
Perhaps you're ready to take that integration, that learning you've done through reflection, and apply it to something else. Taking that thinking and putting it into action. Maybe you're ready to take on that new job; perhaps you're ready to get into a new relationship; maybe now is the time to make your move...whatever shows up for you.
Just checking in every now and then, to make sure that you're not held in either one of these states for a prolonged period of time, if it's not useful. Contraction or Expansion. Just like breathing. There are the two phases, inhaling to expand and, exhaling to contract. The timing varies and both need to occur for life to be in balance.
Contracting to reflect and expanding to do.
There's an ebb and flow, however, knowing when to reflect vs. continually doing is a balance. Where are you right now? If you've been expanding, maybe take some time to reflect, and likewise, if you've been reflecting, maybe it's time for some action?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge for the next week...
Get quiet. Really. Find 10 minutes in your day where you can hear your own thoughts. Then ask yourself:
Do you need time to contract and reflect?
Do you need to expand and take action?
Allow the answer to bubble up for you. You may find that the answer comes from your heart or gut...not your head.
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Stay safe and well.
Cheers,
Ann
