This week I was given an unexpected gift.

A client who had been considering taking a break from coaching with me, realized that it was really her fear about the fragile economy that was influencing her decision.  Because of the general economic uncertainty, she was feeling like she should stop paying for more coaching sessions.

I asked what making another appointment with me would represent to her.
She said, “Faith in myself and in the future.”
Then I asked her if she would be willing to take that step of faith.
She took a deep breath, said “yes.” and scheduled another appointment.

This is a very personal and tangible lesson for me about how we are all connected, and that what we say ‘yes’ to and what we say ‘no’ to in our lives, has a profound impact on all levels, from the physical to the spiritual.  I had to step past my own insecurity and my fear of being judged to ask her those questions.  She had to step past her fear and sense of scarcity to move forward into faith.

It was a gift that reminded each of us that what we choose to do and how we choose to act carries weight, and can make a difference to someone else.  We are all gifts to ourselves and others if we can step forward and take a stand for what we know is true by seeing and acknowledging our own value and the gift in what we have to offer, and the value in others and the gifts they offer.  Thank you to my client for giving me permission to share this story, hers and mine, with you.