I decided to give the technique a try.
I spent Sunday morning being out of
sorts. Although I was productive, I still didn't feel good and couldn't make a decision about what I wanted to do. So I
wrote out a practical shopping list for the local hardware store and
headed out for the day. I ended up noshing on breakfast for lunch at
Starbucks. While I was there I was inspired to text a coworker to
meet me at Famous Footwear. I had 20 minutes before they arrived. This journal
exercise took less than 10.
First, I used my intuition and chose the magazine I wanted to use before leaving the house. Then, I focused on what I needed to know and quickly flipped through the magazine pages while at Starbucks. Something about the image of an actor tugging at her hair caught my attention. Since I know the actors name, I simply addressed her with my Dominant Hand and let the non-dominant hand respond.
DH: Dear Kate, what do you have to say
to me?
NDH: I am able to focus on one thing at
a time if I want to feel good. Try it. You'll like it.
DH: If I go to Ulta, I'll focus on
Kerasilk. At Famous Footwear, I'll focus on shoes! Thanks for your
truth. I appreciate you.
This was exactly what I needed to hear.
While I have been very productive, lately I haven't been having much fun. I've also
felt scattered and isolated. I don't have many connections in this new town,
so texting co-worker Elisabeth (who brought her two daughters) was exactly what I needed. While shopping, I
focused on the kids, and only skimmed the racks. Although they only stayed for a short time, their visit gave me energy. After they left, I
continued shopping in the spirit of fun.
While I did end up with several items on my list, fun connection is
what I actually wanted.
This morning I tried it again. I
selected a magazine based on intuition, not my left-brain. Then I
turned the pages quickly, skimming until I found an image that
grabbed me. I held a general question of "show me what I need
today," which is Monday. The first thing I noticed was an
article that answered a different question, which I pulled out to
read later, and continued turning pages.
I journaled with my dominant hand,
asking the first question.
DH: Hey kids, what do you have to say
to me today?
NDH: We are your fun reminders. Both of
us like to play, after all! Take us with you. We are your fun
strength. Focus on feeling good.
DH: What map are you looking at?
NDH: The fastest path to fun. It's not
a straight line! It's a breath, each in the present moment. We love
presents!
DH: I do too. Thank you so much! I love
your wisdom.
These answers spoke volumes.
I did smile a lot more during work while I kept the over-serious accounting Self focused on the books.
I felt drama-free, yet productive.
Tomorrow, for even more fun, I'll remember to bring my iPod.
blog by Dorothy Segovia, certified Visioning(R) coach and author of My Body, My Car: How to Coach Yourself Through Life's little Accidents. www.writeinside.com
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