Popping the question
A female client of mine used the time-old Leap Year tradition on February 29th of being able to ask her boyfriend, with whom she is very much in love, whether he would marry her. Much to her delight, he said 'yes'. Good on her - and him!
According to tradition, if he'd declined her proposal, he would have to buy her an item of clothing by way of compensation. Apparently, asking a man to marry her on 29 February used to be a great way for a lady to enhance her wardrobe. (Mmmm, must think about that myself - although being happily married already, it's unlikely!)
For my client, this Leap Year gave her a wonderful opportunity to ask for something she really wanted - and her courage was rewarded.
Wouldn't it be great, though, if we didn't feel the need to wait for a particular moment before we do something courageous?
Many of the people I work with come to me having 'put their lives on hold' in some way or other. Some are suffering a job that no longer suits them, put up with low levels of confidence, or feel to have 'lost themselves' in the busy-ness of their lives and aren't sure where they're heading.
What if each of them had the courage to make the changes they need to make so their lives become fulfilling and purposeful again? If they knew how to move forward and get out of their 'stuckness'?
Many of us find that difficult on our own. Investing in some life coaching enables us to get out of that stuck place and find the courage and the direction needed to move on with our lives.
So, whilst you may not have 'popped the question' on 29 February (or had someone ask you to marry them), you can find a way to move forward positively and courageously anytime you want to.
Why wait till the next Leap Year? What have you been putting off? How about deciding today to do one thing that will move your life forward?
Go on, do it - and then let me know what happens. I'd love to hear!
According to tradition, if he'd declined her proposal, he would have to buy her an item of clothing by way of compensation. Apparently, asking a man to marry her on 29 February used to be a great way for a lady to enhance her wardrobe. (Mmmm, must think about that myself - although being happily married already, it's unlikely!)
For my client, this Leap Year gave her a wonderful opportunity to ask for something she really wanted - and her courage was rewarded.
Wouldn't it be great, though, if we didn't feel the need to wait for a particular moment before we do something courageous?
Many of the people I work with come to me having 'put their lives on hold' in some way or other. Some are suffering a job that no longer suits them, put up with low levels of confidence, or feel to have 'lost themselves' in the busy-ness of their lives and aren't sure where they're heading.
What if each of them had the courage to make the changes they need to make so their lives become fulfilling and purposeful again? If they knew how to move forward and get out of their 'stuckness'?
Many of us find that difficult on our own. Investing in some life coaching enables us to get out of that stuck place and find the courage and the direction needed to move on with our lives.
So, whilst you may not have 'popped the question' on 29 February (or had someone ask you to marry them), you can find a way to move forward positively and courageously anytime you want to.
Why wait till the next Leap Year? What have you been putting off? How about deciding today to do one thing that will move your life forward?
Go on, do it - and then let me know what happens. I'd love to hear!
posted by Elizabeth Juffs at 11:24 AM
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