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Accidents and sudden shocks - times to see who you are 🐧😨
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Dear community I was in a car accident this weekend. Not what I had planned for half-term holidays. 🤣 We’re fine. It was a freak accident...a one-in-a-million kind of moment. It shook me. The sound of the glass shattering was something else. And what came up first? Is Eli OK? What came second? Embarrassment. Dozens of people stopped. But in that moment, I realised: I have reserves. Reserves to be calm. To laugh. To ask the universe what the message might be? Don’t get me wrong, there’s still the open loop... Getting it fixed. Keeping the inside dry. And of course, after three weeks of sunshine, now we’ve got constant rain! ⛈️ It showed me how far I’ve come. The old patterns... Self-loathing Shame The voice that says, “You did something wrong” They’re quieter now. I trust myself more. And I’m less anxious about what might’ve been. Also... One golden rule I learnt in every conflict-affected country I’ve worked in: Always carry some gaffa tape. 😄 It also showed me.. gulp... I still judge people. Men I might not usually speak to came to help.. Not to laugh, but to help. One brought a hoover. Another some plastic sheeting. Afterwards, I was so grateful to have people to talk to. Just like life, if I have a car, things are going to happen... No matter the sensors, preparation, or skills. (Err... less so for my driving with recent evidence🤣 ) This was a reminder. An old version of me might’ve blamed myself. Or worse, blamed Eli. I might have looked for a villain in what was clearly a bizarre, one-off, never-to-be-repeated moment. Instead, I breathed. I laughed. I sorted it out. As I left, I said to the other parents: “I’m pretty sure you’re going to have a better start to half-term than me!” Adding with a grin: “Best not to drive where I drive.” 🤣 I wink back at the universe. 😉 Well done for reading so far - so what? Lately, a number of you have reached out.. Feeling overwhelmed Off sick Managing tangled work relationships and emotions Trying to find a way through, or,... out. I wonder: Are sudden things happening daily for you? Are you in the mud, using up your reserves? When that happens, does the bigger picture gets blurry? Maybe even the most important stuff gets lost. The prompt...
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Whether or not this was the lesson the universe meant for me, I don’t know. But I do know this: My calling, to support others through complexity, to help people and teams be their best when it matters most—is still blimming strong. And my calling to keep strengthening my relationship with my son! The work, the inner work for outer impact, never stops. Especially if you’re working in social justice, where the unexpected is often the norm. So dance in the rain. Nurture the kid inside. And don’t forget to wink back at life. Time to partner with me? 🌀 One coaching partnership is opening in June. If you’re ready for a journey into emotional complexity, grounded change, and a little play, let’s talk. 🌲 Redmires Retreats are set for 28 June & 20 September, a sacred space for leaders to breathe, reflect, and reset. All one:one clients, I want you there! Here's the link - https://the-innovation.mn.co/landing/plans/1542192 ✨ I’ve also got the energy to support one team through change, creating clarity, connection, and confidence, while reducing overwhelm. It's all about doing more with less at the moment. Is that your team? Appreciation corner If you have got impact from either my free books, free sessions or the newsletter, I'm want to raise enough money to print 100 copies of my books to gift to Global South leaders or under-represented leaders - you are welcome to make a donation here - Appreciation donation here And a song....
And the back of the car.... |
Mohammed Ali (The Innovation)
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