All of us have stories. Our lives are collections of stories. When she was first inspired to gather stories for her book, The Global Red Circle: Standing in Truth, Unleashing Our Most Powerful Selves, Kim Andrews' intention was to share wisdom and create community. She had no idea that one of the gifts of story is catharsis. The women who contributed to her book reported that writing their stories of the watershed moments in their lives allowed them to process those events, some for the first time.
In the midst of the writing, they grieved, shed shame, released pain, and transcended the devastation they previously felt. Kim experienced the same when writing the story of her father's passing. The process of writing it took several months and many tears. Later, when Kim was coached for a storytelling event, her friend and mentor held space for her as she recounted that story over and over in the midst of overwhelming emotion.
In that process the gift she received was that of RELEASE (the R in U-RISE). It taught Kim that showing emotion is not a display of weakness, but one of vulnerability and courage. Emotion is natural and venting it is necessary for enhanced well-being and personal peace.
That experience (and others with storytellers she subsequently coached) gave Kim a valuable life skill and she discovered a gift for holding the space for others who need to vent and release deep emotion. She calls these One-on-One Clearing Sessions. In these sessions, Kim creates both a physical and emotional space in which people can share their pain and step forward into life with greater freedom and increased personal peace.
Is there a story within you that you are reluctant to release because you fear the depth of your emotion? Would you like caring, masterful support while confronting a story that begs to be released?
In the midst of the writing, they grieved, shed shame, released pain, and transcended the devastation they previously felt. Kim experienced the same when writing the story of her father's passing. The process of writing it took several months and many tears. Later, when Kim was coached for a storytelling event, her friend and mentor held space for her as she recounted that story over and over in the midst of overwhelming emotion.
In that process the gift she received was that of RELEASE (the R in U-RISE). It taught Kim that showing emotion is not a display of weakness, but one of vulnerability and courage. Emotion is natural and venting it is necessary for enhanced well-being and personal peace.
That experience (and others with storytellers she subsequently coached) gave Kim a valuable life skill and she discovered a gift for holding the space for others who need to vent and release deep emotion. She calls these One-on-One Clearing Sessions. In these sessions, Kim creates both a physical and emotional space in which people can share their pain and step forward into life with greater freedom and increased personal peace.
Is there a story within you that you are reluctant to release because you fear the depth of your emotion? Would you like caring, masterful support while confronting a story that begs to be released?
TESTIMONIALS FOR KIM'S ONE-ON-ONE CLEARING SESSIONS
"I did not know what to expect from the session, but with Kim's gentle support and caring guidance, I felt the burden being lifted from me. After the session, I felt focused and in alignment. It was truly a life changing experience." RLM
"Kim has the gift of asking insightful questions, questions that cut through my shame and guilt and pain. She created a safe space for exploring my self-imposed limitations and ill-begotten self-beliefs. Through her non-judgmental and non-intrusive ever-presence, I walked through my shadows and cried my way to a lighter version of myself...I have a clearer vision now of what is up for me next. The way has been cleared." CAO