Acceptance in the Rain: A September Story of Letting Go and Leaning In
It’s been over two years since I completed my cancer treatment, and last week I was on a tiny island off the coast of Cornwall, walking through a storm with my best friend and her dog, Flo. The rain was relentless, it was soaking my shoes, my trousers, my spirit. But then, the sun broke through. The rainbows appeared and everything felt possible again.
That week away felt like a metaphor for my life.
Because healing (the mental or physical type) isn’t linear.
Some days I feel full of energy and purpose.
Other days, I’m flat, foggy and well, just fragile.
And when it happens, I’ve learned to stop fighting those days.
I’ve learned to accept them.
I’ve accepted that I have made a life changing decision on where and who I live with over the last couple of months.
That I’m now caring for my elderly parents, both in their 80’s.
That I’ve chosen to build my business that answers only to me.
That I’m strong, capable, and yes sometimes I can be a bit much.
That I’m also deeply loving, deeply human, and here to help.
I’ve accepted and stopped trying to fix everyone (which is deep in my nature).
Stopped analysing every “what if” and “maybe.”
By doing these two things, I’ve reclaimed my energy.
And I use it to support others, especially those navigating cancer journeys or those need emotional support through life’s complex transitions
💬 “When we accept ourselves as we are, we free ourselves from the burden of perfection.” — Kris Carr
📓 Journal Prompts For You:
- What part of your life are you still trying to control or fix?
- Where have you already shown quiet courage this month?
- What would acceptance look like for you today?
💡 Coaching Corner: Ready to Let Go?
If you’re clinging to old stories, outdated expectations, have beliefs that hold you back or emotional baggage that’s heavier than a suitcase at Heathrow, I can help
Through my coaching, I support HR professionals, managers, and individuals navigating cancer to let go of what no longer serves them. To find peace through clearance of what no longer serves you in the present. To accept who they are, scars and all those lumpy bits, and step into your new engery and power with clarity, courage, and compassion.
✨ Let’s turn your rain into rainbows.
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