NEW BEGINNINGS

New Beginnings...

The song "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash comes to mind as I think of what to write for this blog and also very fitting as I start on a new journey. I believe this sums it up pretty nicely on how I feel right now. However I had to look deep into the darkness before I could uncover the bright sunshiny day!

I really did retreat into that dark place for a bit, and felt it both emotionally and physically to a point that I thought I'd never get out of it. But I'm a strong cookie! And with support from family and friends I have resurfaced into a brand new day with nothing but blue skies. I am ready for a new journey and new beginnings.

So, what have I been up to since my last post? Been a long time...but I've been a busy bee! I have been working on becoming a Certified Professional Life Coach and have completed my training and now getting ready to launch my own business! 'My business' wow that sounds so weird but yet it's exciting!

You can find me on Facebook, Twitter and online www.threedcoaching.ca

Not surprisingly my focus is women and girls. I feel Women Empowering Women is very powerful and a strong base for me.

Those of us that have survived the dark times are typically a great source of support for other women in their time of need. Don't get me wrong...it isn't all about helping women heal. Many women, just need a little help in finding their way...life gets a bit cloudy at times that we need help in clearing the clouds away so that we can see the blue sky.

I have to state that in no way is coaching a substitute for counselling or other similar professions. When anyone needs supports that are too complex or require intense therapy...we  refer to local agencies and professionals, I feel that is very important.

When I'm supposed to be slowing down, I find myself back in full swing! Bring it on I say... There's still a lot of kick left in this old bird! So wish me luck in my new venture :)

My business is 'Three D Coaching' ~ Empowering Women and Girls to Triumph by Discovering, Developing & Doing!

Empowering girls to discover their full potential and to follow their dreams. Building self-esteem & confidence and developing healthy life choices.

Empowering women who have overcome adversity; women in transition and women that want to make positive changes in their life!

Coaching is a resource and tool to help you in...DISCOVERING what it is you want from life. We empower you to find the answers that lie within you!

 A Life Coach will help you put your thoughts and desires into action and prioritize what really matters to you.

Sometimes we get caught up in the daily grind and our heads are so full of information that we lose focus of our life's course. With the help of a Coach you will put your life into top gear, by coming up with the answers that were already there, but just needed unearthing.

By DEVELOPING a strategy, and implementing it, you are well on your way to living a healthy, balanced and abundant lifestyle.

Last thing is just plain DOING it! To reach your goals we help you set up a plan of action to get you to the place where you can say "I am triumphant"

"We knew you had it in you all along...you just needed a little help to get you there!" ~ Three D Coaching, Three Dimensional Thinking for Women! Women Empowering Women ♥

You can now also follow Three D Coaching on www.threedcoaching.blogspot.com Thank you for your support and for following my journey.

This chapter of my life is over and the new one is just beginning. Wish me luck:)

Karen ♥

 

Healing from Abuse

Healing! We all go through this process in our own way and at our own pace!

Well, healing for me was facing the demons by writing my story of abuse and sharing it with you. Am I healed from the abuse I endured? Heck no, the definition of healing was both bizarre and alien to me. What I mean by that is, I'm still going through the process. So do we ever heal? I have debated this with friends. To heal is what? To forget? There is no way to forget. We can't erase any part of our past however hard we try, but we can learn to live with it and accept it for what it is.

We are all very different on how we deal with things, and for me it is not hating my abusers...waste of emotion and my energy. I am much better than that anyway. So if not hating, not feeling shame and not thinking about it all the time is healing then I guess I'm well on my way!

To Forgive or Not Forgive?

Forgiveness...

 

I had a conversation regarding my abuse with my dear 80 year old friend recently about forgiveness. My friend is a Christian woman that I expected to say, forgive as God forgives us. However her response came in the form of a question "how can you forgive someone that has afflicted so much pain on you? And how do you forgive them?" I’m not sure I have the answer to that!

Arizona's Voice - See Me, Hear Me

On Monday April 15, 2013 I had the pleasure in accompanying Dani Polsom (Arizona'sVoice), to the Alberta Legislature along with her family and friends. What an amazing group of people...

 

Dear Abuser

Dear Abuser

I can't remember the first time I was introduced to you, but guessing days after I was brought home from the hospital just weeks old. I also have no idea how long you lived next door to my parents but I know you saw me, my siblings and other young families in the area grow up. You were a married man with a family of your own, and you loved your garden...it was always well kept and had beautiful flowers. I actually don't remember what you did for a living so not sure if you even worked. Were you a respected member of the community? I don't believe you were!

Inspiration...

I have been asked this question many times. "What motivated you to tell your story?" Well, the answer to that is easy...Sheldon Kennedy!

Just breath...it's a new day!

I have to say, I'm kinda glad to see the back of January and looking forward to what February has in store.

I purchased the 'I Can Do It' calendar by Louise Hay and trying to live by the positive messages and quotes.

So this is my challenge for the month of February

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time for me to get back on the saddle and see where lifes journey takes me! Live life with a positive attitude, and think loving thoughts always. As I'm only human and far from perfect, this may be a bit of a challenge, but one has to try. It's true what they say, that to love others, you need to love yourself first! Here's to February...the month full of love!

February 1

"I greet the new with open arms. I trust life to be wonderful" 

Karen ♥