Dealing with continuous change – the ultimate sea view?
After a two week vacation including a digital detox, silent retreat and some camping and a lot has changed in the world health, politics, gender and climate change, the list goes on.
Is that so?
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I wanted a holiday in the mountains in Germany, the floods came and had to cancel
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Is that so?
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I found a place in another part of Germany
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Is that so?
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The travel regulation in Germany changed
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Is that so?
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I booked a cottage near the beach in the Netherlands (where I live)
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Is that so?
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I had an allergic reaction to the cottage
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Is that so?
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I found that by sleeping the door I could tolerate it
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Is that so?
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I started cycling 20 km per day in the dunes to the beach
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Is that so?
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It rained.
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Is that so?
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The sun came out and I went swimming
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Is that so?
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It was the last day.
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I had a few days silent retreat and thought let’s go back to the beach – everything was fully booked.
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is that so?
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I went camping locally, no beach nearby.
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is that so?
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I came back home, went to a very local beach and had the best swim.
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is that so?
This is based on a lovely Zen story.
What is your way of dealing with change?
Sometimes what you are looking for is closer to home than you think.
#executivecoaching #change #leadership
