Interdependence

I am an interdependent person. I love my life and work supporting others in my counselling and coaching business.

As a passenger, I’m driving down the highway, watching the road curving ahead of me, and it’s a foggy morning. I can’t see too far ahead, yet I know the road does lie ahead of me.

This made me think about how I’ve learned to trust; even though I can’t see too far ahead, I know the road is there. I just need to keep going forward one step at a time. At this moment, I am trusting the driver of my vehicle because I am the passenger. I am the “supportive” person, helping to read the map, keeping an eye out for other vehicles, obstructions etc., that might affect the drive.

This made me about think about how I am an interdependent person; I have loving and supportive relationships in my life with family, friends, community and colleagues!

And… that’s what I do as a counsellor and coach too!

For me, this is what life is about. At times in my life, I have learned to let others guide me, support me and give me feedback when I require it. I know I have the ultimate decision of how I want to use this support, or I have control over final decisions. Still, it is great to know I don’t have to make this life journey alone!

I have learned to accept the help others offer me or to take direction when necessary in my life. I appreciate their presence and how they support and bring their strengths and energy, which has enhanced my growth and comfort!

This is the work I do as a counsellor and coach! I walk with those I provide my services to!

I enjoy the counselling and coaching work and the supportive relationship and sacred space I provide to others.

There have been times in my life I’ve had to hire a coach or go for counselling to help me process something or a situation I have experienced. I’ve used a coach to help me set goals or make plans to help me be accountable to myself to move forward in staying committed to myself and the goals I might have had.

I also believe all great counsellors and coaches have their own support system and utilize it when necessary!

Doing everything alone or being independent is a choice, and I can respect this. Still, I choose interdependence and love the journey of connecting with myself and others!