Taking time to notice

Whatever you feel about Queen Elizabeth II and the monarchy, the events of the past 2 weeks have created an emotional response. Whether that be anger, grief, loss, fear, bitterness, love or connection. It is in times like these that emotions rise. Your response is personal and unique and for many the desire to express that publically was very strong.

Noticing and making sense is about taking time to see moments when our emotions rise, when a truth is revealed, when something needs to be said.

For me this weekend I found space to process in surprising moments.

• Looking at the skyline of Manchester at sunset.
• Deciding to pop into Manchester Cathedral and seeing these beautiful angels.
• Watching a video about Lowery's life and seeing his works of art.
  

These are moments that could have passed me by in a busy weekend. As humans we need these moments and we need to seek to notice them. The ritual and ceremony we whitnessed over the past 12 days has evolved through history to help people make sense, to give people a hook to hang their emotions on. For many it is meaningless, for others it is vital.

I don't share this to make a public reflection on the monarchy or Queen Elizabeth II's life, many others are better qualified than me to reflect on this. But I have found it useful to serve as an opportunity to reflect on how as humans we manage difficult emotions, particularly at times of change and uncertainty.

I call this inner work or 'making sense'. In order to make sense of what is going on internally and externally we need to create space. We need to align our mental, emotional, spiritual and physical. Each element needs that space.

So today I ask you to take a moment to reflect.

• What do you need to make sense of?
• Where or how can you stop and linger to notice?
• What are you missing out on by rushing and keeping on going?

One of the most powerful ways to help make sense is through coaching. A coaches role is to help you to find your own answers. A coach creates a space where you can linger, think and make sense.

A coach does not sort, solve or save.

A coach creates the space for you.

Right now you might be facing into change, leading change or going through personal change. You might feel stuck in your life or career or be going through a challenging circumstance. I know coaching can help you make sense of what ever you are experiencing right now.

Email me at hello@emilypettyconsulting to book a FREE no obligation chat about how coaching could support you. Or take time to notice and find the space to make sense. You won't regret it.