From Strategy Meets Soul to Deeper Into Presence: My Evolution
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Soon after beginning my personal coaching and counseling practice in 2014, I adopted the brand Strategy Meets Soul to describe my personal mission. My mission has been to support transformation through blending the practical with the profound – integrating strategic thinking with soulful living. Over time, I’ve realized that my journey is evolving, and it’s time for my name and direction to reflect this growth.
I am excited to announce my rebranding to Deeper Into Presence, a name that captures the heart of my true essence. It’s a name that came to me as an inspiration in 2019 as I began a collaboration through 2023 leading group retreats in Lucas Valley, Marin at Gassho House.
This shift isn’t just a rebranding; it’s a profound transformation that aligns with my core values and vision.
Strategy Meets Soul, often emphasized strategic and cognitive approaches. In my early years, I relied heavily upon inspiration from structured frameworks like Ben Franklin’s list, which initially focused on strategies and plans. While structure is essential, I’ve discovered that true transformation happens when we connect to the present moment and anchor ourselves back into our bodies.
Our physical body only exists in the present moment – right here with us today, this second. Although it may be dealing with something that occurred in the past such as an injury or catching a cold, its experience is all within this present moment. Being mindfully aware of one’s body is a beautiful gift of human consciousness. By focusing on our physical sensations such as our breath or hearing as they happen in the present, we can honor and celebrate our humanity.
I have been influenced toward this by spiritual teachers like Adyashanti, Mooji, Ram Dass, and Eckhart Tolle. Through study and my own experience, I’ve come to understand that our essence, true nature, and inner wisdom emerge within moments in which we are most present to our “Be-ing”. Being or Beingness is about the quality of awareness and attention we bring to the moment. It’s about attending to what is right in front of us, right here, right now, and not being lost in the past or future.
“If you are depressed you are living in the past.
If you are anxious you are living in the future.
If you are at peace you are living in the present.”
― Lao Tzu (attributed)
Deeper Into Presence is more than just a name change. It signifies my commitment to helping you drop into presence, embody your true self, and live more fully in the moment. It’s about moving beyond strategies and techniques to embrace the profound simplicity and power of being present. I am here to guide you in this journey, to help you connect with your body, breath, inner knowing, and the present moment.
As I embark on this new chapter, I invite you to join me in this journey of Presence. Together we can explore the depths of Now, find peace in our being, and bring a quality of awareness to every moment of our lives. Welcome to Deeper Into Presence, where being meets doing, and the journey is as important as the destination.
