Connected ~ October 2010

The Gift of Change

Hello again!

This past spring, my partner was diagnosed with cancer and I stopped much of my business activities in order to do all that I could to be there to support her. She has since been declared cancer free and her time in the hospital and recuperating is complete, for which we feel exceedingly grateful.

The effects of this experience haven't ended though, and they are quite a blessing as well. I'm seeing them in both my personal and professional life. Personally, both my partner and I exercise aerobically more consistently, eat lots more whole and organic foods, use fewer chemicals in our personal care products and are exploring a variety of meditative techniques.

Also, I've been allowing my heart or inner wisdom to guide much of my life for many years now. It has allowed me to consciously move toward greater self-acceptance and authentic self-expression. After this reminder of the frailty of life, it has become clear that the time is right for me to allow it to run my business as well. Consequently, much of my business is changing too. While many of the changes are seemingly minor, they are all the result of me allowing those things that are no longer in alignment with my purpose and my mission to fall away.

The differences you might most readily notice include the name of this e-zine changing to 'Connected', which better reflects what my coaching is all about ~ authentic connection with Self, Source and others. Plus, the e-zine is no longer monthly. It just is. It is sent out when it's ready. It had always been something that just flowed out of me whenever it needed shared (as opposed to, "Now I must sit down and write my newsletter!"). It's just that now I give myself permission to let go of any time requirements around it.

Secondly, I'm discontinuing the Ask the Expert teleseminars. I'm called in another direction and despite not knowing what may come of that, I choose to lovingly bring the teleseminars to a close.

I've already resumed getting my book ready for publication, and making blog and facebook posts as things come up that call to be shared in those ways. I also plan to continue coaching one on one, presenting to groups and leading my monthly book discussion ~ which I'm now calling 'Genuine Connection' since that new name better reflects what the gathering is about. (We've never discussed books there. We share about questions raised by the stories within them.)

In addition, my website is being reworked so please bear with me through the changes here as well. It will be more interactive, up to date and informative ~ the 'one stop shop for Altman Life Coaching' so to speak.

Finally, I'm currently training in a spirituality program that I intend to offer early next year.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this exciting time.

May you embrace the changes in your life with ease and grace,

Jill