Clients in my somatic leadership coaching practice consistently share stories of the ripple effect of bringing the slowness we access together in session into their work and personal lives. Grounded presence becomes accessible and it changes everything.

Below (and recorded above) are words of encouragement from me to you. I’m asking you to listen to the wise voice inside which recognizes the necessity of slowing down.

We know the planet is begging us to slow down. We know our bodies are asking for the same. We just have not learned how to do it.

I believe that slowing down is essential for us to live and lead our true purpose because it all starts with being fully present for the ride.

Ode to Slow

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the speed of a passing storm

it doesn't need to be

just slower than your go-to.

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the pace of a plant

it doesn't need to be

just slower than you're used to.

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the tempo of the tide

it doesn't need to be

just slower than you've been conditioned to accept

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the rate of a fruit's ripening

it doesn't need to be

just slower than you know right now

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all it needs to be is slow enough to be spacious enough for full experience to flow through

all it needs to be is slow enough to be free enough from the dam of judgment for migratory emotions to move

all it needs to be is slow enough to be safe enough for the uncertain child inside to relax into your embrace

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Slow is sweet.

Slow is savory.

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Slow is simple.

Slow is sophisticated.

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Slow is supple.

Slow is strong.

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the gentle dance of the branch in the breeze

the gooey resonance of sound under water

the rise and fall of the belly of the bear in hibernation

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slow is sensual, sensitive, perceptive…

it is how we are receptive to the aliveness we are seeking.

aliveness resides within connection, connection blooms from presence, presence emerges from slow.

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Slow, my dear one.

Slow.

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