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"I can't say enough about the impact and effect Morgaine has had on my life in the last 13 months. I feel like I've given birth to a new and beautiful person. I know I paid for her services, as we do so many things we need in life, but in a strange way I feel like I owe her so much more...
When we began working together, I was in a job, city and long term relationship that didn't feel too good, but it was what I had and what I knew and that seemed fine. Well, not really fine. I am a lifelong 'people pleaser', so I wasn't noticing that most of my energy was going into making others happy rather than caring for myself. Thankfully, I had a friend who knew Morgaine and more importantly, believed in me enough to get us together.
Morgaine made me think! And be in touch with the real me---good, bad and ugly.
I woke up to the fact that I was in an emotionally unhealthy relationship. I learned I really wanted to live closer to my family and that I'm not a city person. Or a 9-5 office worker. I faced the choices I had been making and realized I was selling myself out. This wasn't easy. But you know what? I wouldn't trade my life now for a million dollars.
I discovered how courageous and focused I can be when I'm inspired and living 'on purpose.'
As a result, I moved out of my boyfriend's apartment—and his life—bought a condo on the water near my family (several states away), and negotiated with my employer to work from home! It was an unbelievable experience to be, do, and say things I thought I could never do.
I'm now in a fabulous relationship with a man that treasures me for who I am. We're getting married in September! I accept my family for who they truly are and what they choose to do, without imposing my ideals and opinions. I've let go of the anger and resentments that had kept me apart from them.
I know all this didn't 'just' happen. It took my willingness to love and respect myself and to take the continuous baby steps to prove it. I now stay focused on being open and true to myself. I won't—and don't—commit to things I really don't want to do. I laugh a lot more!
Coaching gave me a time to just think about me and my needs, to create a focus time. I've realized I'm the kind of person who loves to learn and grow. My long term goal is to do something I'm passionate about, like mentoring young women. I'm confident I will find that. Or it will find me.
When I decided to complete my coaching relationship with Morgaine, (for now anyway!) I remember telling a friend that it was going to be worse than watching the last episode of 'Sex in the City.' You may find that show repulsive or not very good, as some do. However, I loved the friendships between the women, and the way they shared their trials and tribulation in life. And how they helped each other get through.
That is what it's like with a good coach. Having a very good friend. The kind that sees who you truly are, accepts all of you, and helps you have the life you truly deserve."
(In this example,
identifying details have been changed
to maintain confidentiality)
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