Shannon

Mining insights and breaking patterns with Jungian Coaching by night. Data engineer and non-profit leader by day. May employ metaphysics.

[Shannon @shay2501]

I just wrote my first note on Substack
https://t.co/AhFoZd9n6W

[Akron Women in Tech @AkronWiT]

Engineering Career Ladder: Five Essential Foundations for Advancement

Excited to announce our next meetup Wed 10/2/24.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to level up in your engineering career, this is the event for you.

https://t.co/dmo99xnmY4

#devcareer #meetup #tech

[Shannon @shay2501]

There have been several times in my life that I have felt “in the soup”.

It refers to the time a caterpillar spends in the cocoon before emerging as a butterfly.

The caterpillar liquifies, goes into the primordial soup. It reconstitutes and emerges as a butterfly.

Amazing creatures. I look forward to spreading my wings.

[Shannon @shay2501]

The process of transformation is a challenging one.

I have been here before, and while the circumstances always seem to be thrust upon me, I understand that I chose to put myself in this place.

By that logic, did I choose this, or was it inevitable that I followed the path to?

[Shannon @shay2501]

@phdesign_twit My new signature questions is "What do I want?" It helps me make sure I am working toward the right things.

[Shannon @shay2501]

Everyone changes.

Very few go on the intentional journey of transformation.

[Shannon @shay2501]

Transformation is scary because it requires you to give up what you have for something better.

But the outcome of the journey is not guaranteed.

This is why it is necessary to befriend uncertainty. There is more than one journey, each full of opportunities.

[Shannon @shay2501]

There is a notion that "change is hard."

But if we look at nature, we can see that change happens without any effort on our part.

Cycles happen without any intervention.

It isn't change that is hard; it is our resistance to change that is hard.

[Shannon @shay2501]

@phdesign_twit My favorite Heraclitus quote: “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.”

[Shannon @shay2501]

@phdesign_twit I have been meaning to create a specific writing time to put my inspiration on notice of when it will be required.

[Shannon @shay2501]

We control the speed at which we change.

Tomorrow - or even right now - could be the day we decide to act differently.

Instead of doing what we have always done, to get something different, we must do something different.

Since our actions define our character, we must become different to achieve something different.

When we fear change because of the relationships in our lives, it can keep us stuck.

We want to grow but don't want to lose what we have.

Ask yourself: Are your relationships worth staying where you are today, forever, or are you willing to risk them to become who you were born to become?

Hint: If they are authentic, your relationships will grow with you.

[Shannon @shay2501]

Every time I take action, I get feedback.

From the feedback, I learn.

From the learning, I grow.

From the growth, I take better action.

[Shannon @shay2501]

@ViktoriiaKukla Once we make up our minds to do it, motivation isn't necessary. I agree on finding out the WHAT, but taking action and listening to yourself during and after will let you know if you are on the right track or should pivot. Pretty soon you will get clarity.

[Shannon @shay2501]

The surest sign to attainment of your goals is your belief in yourself to actualize it.

[Shannon @shay2501]

@phdesign_twit A tip that I use is to read an inspiring book or poetry. That gets me out of my head and into my spirit. Something usually bubbles up.

[Shannon @shay2501]

We think we need to go all in from the start, to burn the boats to move forward.

That is not the way if you don't have a clear direction forward.

I am still figuring things out. I often think that if I didn't have this pesky job, or this annoying home reno project, everything would be clear.

When I am thinking clear, I know that isn't true.

My reason for building a business is to have control over my income and my time.

I have to start the right way, in control of my income and my time. If I don't, I will just build what I have always known, overwork and under appreciation.

I am doing better for myself. Learning new ways of being is uncomfortable but very, very worth it.

[Shannon @shay2501]

It's hard to know which path to follow when you so many options.

The best advice I can give you is to spend some time with yourself. Find out more about what you like and what you want for your life.

You will magically see some options just fall away because they don't fit, making the ones that remain easier to choose from.

Also consider, your path doesn't exist yet because you haven't walked it. You create with action.

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@phdesign_twit I am the queen of preparation for action and not actually taking it!

[Shannon @shay2501]

@davidlovejoyx Invest it and it will come to you.

[Shannon @shay2501]

I love the changing of seasons because it reminds me that everything changes, but it does so in cycles.

Now is the time to prepare to slow down and prepare for winter.

[Shannon @shay2501]

I spent the day thinking I got nothing done. That I was pushing paper and doing my wheels.

But in reflection I was able to knock off some tasks from my todo, caught up with a friend and got my daily habits in.

I’m calling it a win day!