Messy Middle

I had it all wrong.

Somewhere along the way, I believed I was close to figuring it all out.

That I had graduated from most of my internal challenges and that it was my time to lead and support other women in tackling theirs.

But when my old programming began to resurface, I started feeling like an imposter.

How could I possibly help others heal when I am still in need of healing too?

I’ve taken a step back and done some soul-searching about these feelings allowing me to unpack and rework what I already knew…

Having it all figured out is a mirage.

Continuous learning and growing have no expiration date.

Big feelings and riding on an emotional wave will always be a part of my personal journey.

Trial and error are imperative in discovering more about who I am.

Life is a series of never-ending undoing and acceptance.

As a woman who works with other women, this friendly reminder helped me rethink my feelings about worthiness.

I am human.

Never ahead, nor behind.

Just a deeply feeling human who's paying attention in a messy world trying to navigate and course correct as I go.

This simple yet powerful reminder allowed me to give myself grace and begin my ascension once again.

Relearning to accept it all for what it truly is; a gift.

To embrace the lessons inside of the messy middle.

Enriching my innate ability to connect deeply with others.

Allowing me to truly listen to and feel their desires.

To be a soft spot for them to land.

Creating a safe space for them to release their ego.

A place for them to tap into their feminine energy and show up as their authentic self.

This realization gave permission for me to accept that my value is not in being a leader, rather the value is being in the trenches alongside you.

To give you the session of your dreams, while supporting you in feeling both held and free, so together we can become undone and create something extraordinary with my camera.

I am indeed worthy.

: Cat Ford-Coates