Sunday, September 30, 2007

Ottawa - The Place of My Birth

I arrived at the Airport and was about to disembark the plane when I notice a co-worker who sat in the aisle next to me, middle seat (like me - mirrored image of where I was sitting) getting up to leave her aisle at the same time as me. I greeted her and let her in front of me, she was in the original Women's Leadership pilot program I was in in January 2006.

We are both arriving to Ottawa earlier than our meetings and departing on the same day (I believe). As I approached the baggage area I offered to introduce her to Louise and did so, leaving her as the baggage came out on the carousel. Curious that... the mirroring that come to mind when I am writing about bumping into her.

Louise and I had the opportunity to have dinner together tonight, it was really great to see her. Of course our conversations has sent my mind forward again. Just what am I creating, have I already created but not birthed and will I find meaningful for me to create upon my return.

I know I did not talk about my Reconnection Retreat at all. Also because I know I haven't fully laid it out there. I will do that this week during my stay in Ottawa/Gatineau.

I was born here, almost 32 years ago, yet this place seems very foreign to me (perhaps because I'm actually staying in Gatineau across the river from downtown Ottawa). Perhaps this is going to be another beginning for me, my birthplace, for the birth of new opportunities, perhaps a new path in my journey?

Why am I here? Well a few weeks ago at the President's Conference in Moncton I was invited to come here to participate in an Informal Conflict Management System Workshop along with some Union Colleagues and some Directors (and I would guess Labour Relations Officers) from my department.

Informal Conflict Management / Resolution... I know there is a huge reason why I am here and have been invited to this... it isn't about anything anyone knows about me, it is about how much I know I can offer TO this workshop, and how much I will gain FROM this workshop.

I am all about communicating, expressing your truth to another, allowing yourself to be heard and in turn hearing what another person has to or wants to say. Receiving that, releasing that, then engaging differently, as it is meaningful to you.

Yes, I have definitely manifested this trip, especially surrounding these conversations. I have no idea how it will unfold and I know I will leave Ottawa Airport on Thursday with new discoveries about myself, more clear on my voice and where I stand in my world.

That point where I stand... is a choice point, and by standing and engaging in choice constantly I will continue to emerge towards the future I create.

Amy has new space!! This has in turn created space for me and Exploring Our Potential Consulting... ideas are coming quickly and the possibilities are endless. Thank you Amy for inviting me to call you prior to my plane ride, I have space here to play with my creations.

Who knows what tomorrow is going to birth? I am looking forward to it... there is always more.

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