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Self Care

April 9, 2012

Here we are–all going about our busy lives– doing our work, taking care of our families- running our businesses, and sometimes even running our bodies.  Scurry here, scurry there, get this done, accomplish that, and remember that task– eat- watch a little tv and then hit the pillow to do it all again tomorrow.

And all the while the Universe- Source- God– your Inner Whisper is present– loving you and hoping you will notice her presence. What message is she lovingly wanting you to hear?

This winter has truly been a winter for me.  As a coach, facilitator, and teacher– I work with clients to have amazing conversations– and sometimes I put the conversation with my Inner Self on the back burner.  Not often….and then life hits.  Last November, my SOUL dog Hank was diagnosed with liver cancer and I cared for and hospiced him until the end of February when I had to make the decision to let him go.  His mind was sweetly still alert but his body failed and so we brought the vet and said goodbye.  It has been 6 weeks since that Sunday and I never knew the waves of grief were this erratic.  I didn’t realize how much of myself I gave to caring for Hank– how much anticipating his death took a toll on me…and now the emptiness of his body being gone. I’m allowing it all to unfold because either way…if I allow it or not…it still unfolds.

All this going on behind the scenes of (thankfully) a thriving coaching and viz thinking practice, a bit of work travel, and my 40th birthday.

When I first seeded the idea of a renewal retreat last year…who knew that it would be me that needed self renewal.  Last week I had some crappy results come back from a routine medical exam….6 cysts and 3 are not pretty—-and clearly the Universe’s whisper became a loving NUDGE—girl…I love you…and I want YOU to love YOU.  Please TAKE CARE OF YOU.  It is looking like my body will be well –but the message of SELF CARE is not lost on me.   And I’m sharing all this private stuff–this REAL LIFE STUFF because I don’t want it to be lost on you either.

When is the last time you checked in with your Inner Wise Self? Have you listened to your body–what it is really telling you?  What messages have you been getting and possibly dismissing?

You are AMAZING and WORTHY…and you KNOW your inner wisdom has never steered you in the wrong direction.  So just check in with you…see how you can take care of you.

You may already know how best to care for yourself…. and if you would like some support….I’m gathering with a small group of other people just like you and will be facilitating a guided renewal retreat….maybe one of the remaining spots is just for you.  I wish i was going to this retreat for me….but this event is for you and perfectly, the universe has unfolded so that I may, as your guide, more deeply know the need and power of withdrawing from ordinary life to connect deeply with self.  Here’s the link to the retreat–www.soulfullretreat.info I promise your Inner Wise Self will thank you.

Don’t worry. I’ve heard the messages loud and clear and I’m making some small mindful changes and I am well. I’ve scheduled my own sacred, personal time to retreat –to be the student instead of the teacher. I’ve even hired a new health coach to support me in my mindful body choices…..and look for some exciting offerings and changes as summer unfolds…

In the mean time….

I send you all love and care this April….
Deep Bows!

 

 

Allison Crow, M.Ed., is a sought-after intuitive life and business coach, inspirational speaker, and visual facilitator. She is Chief Creative, Head Coach,  and Founder of Crow Hill Conversations & Soul-Full Living, LLC. 

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My word of the year this year chose me, I didn’t My word of the year this year chose me, I didn’t choose it.

The word?

JOY.

It feels so fitting this week, as I played with what I was going to share with you on the podcast, the word “joyful” just kept coming up with “ambition” and I loved the way “joyful ambition” sounded.

It made me think about what’s required to have joyful ambition, what ambition really is, and how we can let it be fully part of us.

I’m sharing my reflections around these questions and YOUR amazing responses to my question of “what is ambition” (SO COOL to hear from you all, thank you for sharing your thoughts!) on the show today.

It’s my hope that this episode will help respark the ambition inside you if needed and will encourage you to allow yourself to be the ambitious person that you are.

Listen at the link in my bio, or wherever you usually enjoy the show, and if you want to add your definition of ambition to my collection, share with me below!
Hey.... be sure and #rest. Profound engagement req Hey.... be sure and #rest. Profound engagement requires profound DISengagement and downtime. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been requiring much more rest these last few weeks.

My tired lil brain likes to try and use that weariness to “should” on me... tell me I’m falling behind. Does your brain start to spin when you are tired? Yep. That’s not a sign to push through.... that’s a sign to slow down. 

You are NOT behind, you are not gonna miss out on anything. It’s important To sustain your body and soul.

This morning it was nice to put the phone and computer away for a while and play 18 holes of nature frisbee golf.... just to be outside. This afternoon is naps and chill time. Work can wait till Monday .... especially if your soul needs a bit of rest.

If you’re on fire and it feels good, go fast. You do YOU. No comparison or competition.

Xoxox,
Oh and do drink some water! Hydration helps.
Do you know how to feel good? Even better, do you Do you know how to feel good? Even better, do you know how to feel difficult emotions?  Grab you a copy of my Feel Good Guide!  The link is in my bio! 
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#feelgoodguide #breatheyall #howtofeelbetter #manageemotions #selfleadership #mindset #lifecoachingforwomen #overwhelmedbylife #slowdowntospeedup #betterlifebetterwork #authenticandmbtious #transparentleadership
Don't forget... We "breathe y'all" so we can get Don't forget...

We "breathe y'all" so we can get back to center, to get back to ambition, to get back to BEing.

So breathe y'all, we're here and we're doing our very best.

Authentic & Ambitious,

Allison
I remember the first time I shared something from I remember the first time I shared something from behind the curtain of my life on a public stage. 

2008. It was in Austin, at the convention center Hilton. I was on stage, on a panel of successful Productivity coaches. 

I shared something about my mental health.... struggling for a lifetime with depression and anxiety....AND managing to run a successful coaching practice. 

After that session - I had a line 50 yards long of other coaches from around the country lined up to meet me.  All they wanted to say was, “thank you.... me too... you give me hope.”

A few days later I was talking with my mentor and the CEO of our coaching org.  I mentioned the impact my unusual (at the time authenticity was not cool) share... and she looked at me with steel, disapproving eyes, “I would have NEVER...” she barked at me. 

Well I did. And my heart 𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑤, other people needed to know that there were humans behind the leadership curtain.  Real live people, with messy, real lives, figuring out a way to thrive and prosper, not financially and emotionally. 

It only took two more years of wrist slapping and disapproval (I made them too much money for them to kick me out) at that company to get the guts to go out on my own. 

Unemcumbered, free to be me. 

It hasn’t always been pretty, or professional, and I’m SURE it has cost me business. But it has never cost me my soul. It has never cost me the gift of being fully me. 

And even that took practice and exploration. 

Be with people, clients, jobs, family, and friends, that you can be your full self with. 

Be outrageously authentic and your ambitions will be fulfilled. 

💛,
Your favorite life and business coach. 
Allison.
Doors closing! Y'all know how much I love my Soul Doors closing!

Y'all know how much I love my Soul-Full Success program.

It's truly a place where my Soulies and I grow, learn and SUPPORT each other.

It's where we can ask questions like: What do you want to create? What do you want to be known for? Who are you becoming in 2021? Where specifically do you want to stretch and grow?

I'm so damn proud of this community and all the work, both for Life and Biz, that Soulies put in.

And in order to create the sacred space that is Soul-Full Success, I can't continuously let people join.

So I'll be closing the doors to join us tonight, so I can focus on supporting those who are in the community.

I don't say this to scare or taunt you, I say this to be honest and transparent and hopefully motivate you if this is something you have been thinking about.

I want the RIGHT people in Soul-Full Success. Those that are ready to do the inner and outer work. Those that are looking for more authenticity and ambition in their life. Those that are ready to show up for themselves, their business, and their gifts.

If this is you, apply to join us at the link in my bio. If this isn't you, thanks for following along anyways, happy to share this space with you!
Here’s some truth: I’ve been told: * Your re Here’s some truth:

I’ve been told:

* Your relationship with your husband is awful. I can’t have you as a coach.  Oh. And why would anyone pay 188/month for your coaching. That’s insane. 

* I think you are codependent and need me to suffer. It’s all about you. 

* This podcast is awful. Why is all that noise in the background? Is she writing. I can hear markers squeak, squeak, squeak.  Horrible. 

* You are too authentic. 

* It’s your fault my marriage is a mess. 

* I wouldn’t wish friendship with you on my worst enemy.

* You are a liberal Satanist snowflake

* You are an asshole. 
♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎♒︎

.... to these people.... all these things are true and I’m ok with it. 

Stop stopping because of those who won’t align with you.  Keep sharing your heart and showing your work for the ones that need what you are sharing. 

Ps:
I AM a liberal snowflake. 
I believe in Aliens 👽 and Ghosts 👻 and NDE.
I watch way too much tv and I love it. 
I “hear” things audibly many people don’t. 
I see colors on people when I look. 
I believe in science and in the climate crisis. 
Human behavior fascinates me. 
I have a hot temper. Way less worse than it used to be. 
I believe in alternative and western medicine. 
I voted for Hillary. 
I am a better coach than I am friend. 
I am an asshole. Totally. 
I really hate Amazon but clearly I value convenience and comfort more than justice. 
My coaching is 333$/month or 18k+ a year. 
And....
I put pineapple on my pizza. 

I love me. 
💛
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