A Quiet Corner
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Welcome to A Quiet Corner
Together, with all nature coming alive one more time, confirming the cycle of life, many cultures celebrate Nowrouz, our ancient new year. This year on Wednesday March 20th, 6:00 pm EST the Earth starts a new rotation around the Sun, initiating the next 365 days and officially welcoming Spring. What better time to set an intention? What better time to observe and be present with the whole world?
This Spring, this Nourouz, marks my 18th year of celebration in US. This time of the year is really when I look back at how I spent my days, my years and my life. It's when my zest for life meets a gentle melancholy once again. And wins, once again.
May all your days be filled with this powerful force called life!
Love
Afsaneh
HAFT SIN ( Nowrooz spread)
Enneagram Series II : The Intense Challenger
As soon as he tore the Christmas tree apart in a heated rage, remorse, that cold empty feeling he always tried hard too suppress, ran through his blood. Even before. Perhaps just as he lifted the tree he noticed it emerging. After all the intensity of that rage was short lived. But could he ever learn to hold it, rather than express it fiercely?
There was always a trigger, a minor disagreement, a comment or a feedback, sometimes even a gentle request that would initiate the eruption. They would tug at his heart, stripping him off the feeling of power and strength that he forcefully created for himself since childhood. He made sure he carried it to every relationship, every connection. I am willful and confidant. And I don’t mind being confrontational if my aliveness is threatened.
It was exhausting. Constantly, at every breath portraying an image: I am Powerful!
The truth was that he was so deeply afraid of feeling empty and deprived of life that he couldn’t even imagine living without intensity. Losing power to him translated into being weak, being vulnerable, being dependent. Something he could not accept for himself. He had proved this to his adopted parents when he joined the marine at the age of seventeen. He made it clear at each construction job site. He left no room for his late wife to doubt it. And now, it was her. This woman who challenged him with her peaceful joy. Forcing his self image onto her was not easy. She could see beyond his actions. Right into his mind, heart and his body.
The wake up call
He had already pushed his luck far. Something in his heart told him that she would not take it any more. His need for intensity, his constant push was getting out of hand. He was facing the truth that she was not the only one who couldn’t take it anymore. His own kids had given up on him. As soon as they were legally allowed to make a decision they left him. This constant struggle to push was tearing him apart from inside. Was this train ever coming to a halt? Wasn’t it time? Hadn’t he lost enough to his pseudo power? Read more
Contact me with questions about books and references.
Books, Poems et al
Bouncing Back by Linda Graham
Won't you celebrate with me by Lucille Clifton
Exiled From Home to Homeland
Self Observation
How about developing a self observation around time management since we are changing seasons? And especially that probably even the best of us have already fallen off the wagon of New Year Resolution!
1. During the past several hours how did I manage my time?
2. How did it work for me?
3. How did it affect my relationships? My goals? My health?
4. What can I do differently?
Nothing makes self observation more possible and effective than pausing in intervals and writing down the answer to important questions we want to ask ourselves. Pause and write down the answers!
Afsaneh
Need help developing a self observation practice? Feel free to contact me.
Flowers and Patterns
Resilience is one lesson Nature taught me well!
Happy Spring!
Daffodils
Crocus
Narcissus
A few Testimonials
Upcoming Workshops & Events
- Discover your Story to leave your Legacy https://mailchi.mp/fb7e1a14b7bf/jcai7ookei
Very much looking forward to this workshop held on March 16th in collaboration with my dear friend @AnitaHenreson.
- Change Management : Building resilience at work and at home
- HALO: A Group Coaching Circle
- Discover yourself through Art: An introduction to Zentangle
- Discover your Personality Type: An Enneagram Discussion
- Not a Yoga class: Poses, Posture and their effect on personal development
- CLC: Coaching a La Carte, 90 minute coaching sessions
- Discover your Story to leave your Legacy ( details coming up soon)
For more information on the workshops visit Calendar Or email me at aabree@cornerstonestrategies.net
Nana Grants
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Email: aabree@cornerstonestrategies.net
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