Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Crisis and Opportunity


During and in the wake of a crisis, some people seem

to “get stuck.” They withdraw, shut down and

become reclusive—staying inside, closing off the

world around them. They begin a pattern of avoiding

people, places and things. Do you see yourself as

getting stuck?


Other people use the painful energy from their crisis

to make destructive choices. They turn to alcohol

and drugs, or become engaged in serious conflicts

with their families, friends and coworkers.


I have a passion for working with people during times

of crisis because I believe that the pool of painful

energy inside you presents enormous potential. It

can provide the fuel that propels you to make

constructive choices. It can open the door to

opportunity!


Seize this opportunity from your crisis and use your
painful emotional energy to propel you to live your
dreams!

2 comments:

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  2. I seem to go in and out of those periods. The back and forth is exhausting.

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