From the Center of the Labyrinth ⋆ Christine Gautreaux MSW

From the Center of the Labyrinth

CHRISTINE NICHOLS GAUTREAUX·TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020·READING TIME: 2 MINUTES

– Originally Published 2/04/2020 on Facebook Notes

54 degrees and sunrise at 7:31 am this morning in Duluth, GA.

I didn’t have my phone with me this morning. It was sitting on the kitchen counter as we ran out the door to get Sammie to school on time.

On the way back the sky was starting to turn a delightful shade of pink and I knew the sunrise was going to be beautiful.

The Labyrinth and impending sun called for my immediate attention upon return to the house.

The sky was all kinds of deliciousness this morning pink, lavender, blue, orange, tangerine, and more as the sun rose in all her glory.

As I walked the path and it started to sprinkle slightly I was giving thanks.

Gratitude for this beautiful gift of nature this morning, that I could witness and experience and soak in, in the midst of world chaos.

I was thinking about a discussion we had in a mastermind group I facilitate yesterday about holding it all in both hands.

As we walk through this world holding the good and the bad, the disappointments and successes, the light and the dark, our light and our shadow seeking that ever-elusive balance.

We also talked about what we love about our work in the world.

What a joy it is to take a moment and savor the simple delights. As I type this I’m having my morning cup of tea (English breakfast with a teaspoon of raw honey) and counting my blessings – you being one of them.

What are you grateful for this morning?

In Peace & Play,

Christine

About the Author: Christine Gautreaux, MSW

Christine Gautreaux, MSW is dedicated to the pursuit of play, joy, art & social justice. Christine’s superpowers include connecting people, helping folks manifest their dreams, standing up against injustice and using art to make a difference in the world. She currently uses Interplay to address issues of oppression with people living with severe and persistent mental illness, homelessness, women refugees, racial justice and women who are incarcerated. Christine believes in the power of body wisdom and somatic play to help heal trauma. She also works with professional caregivers, activists and artists to maintain balance and self-care during these intense times we find ourselves living. Christine Gautreaux holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Social Work. Christine is a professional speaker, coach & author and entrepreneur and the owner of Wisdom on Wings Coaching. Christine is the co-author of Stillpoint: A Caregivers Playbook to find ease and to take a deep breath and reclaim joy. www.christinegautreaux