Life Coaching with Allison Parr-Plasha

11/08/2024

GRATITUDE can be an antidote to many of the unsavory feels. It’s important to acknowledge our truths. To feel. To express. And we can also add brighter colors that bring us back to feeling good. Perhaps even happy. Joyful. Centered. Every feeling is invited to the table.

Today..consider texting, emailing or writing a letter to someone whom you are grateful for. Perhaps you have never truly acknowledged this person. An old teacher or boss. An old lover.A family member or friend who said or did something for you that added to your life.

Feel free to share with us so as to inspire. ❤️

11/07/2024

Today I am incredible grateful for all the beauty I witnessed yesterday in the midst of sadness, shock, anger and loss. In my office and on social media.

There is a community of love. People who will continue to work tirelessly for peace and justice.

There are so many beautiful people in this world. In America. Now is not the time to isolate. Rather now is a time to come together.

If you have come across a quote or video that has inspired you and been a salve to your tender heart , please share. ❤️

11/07/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15FLVMLUBY/?mibextid=wILeQC

11/06/2024

It can be incredibly challenging to find and savor GRATITUDE when one is shocked, saddened, grieved, pi**ed, scared, disappointed, disgusted. When we experience any kind of loss it is important to feel all the feels. Sometimes people jump straight in to the perspective of unicorns and rainbows as an attempt to avoid such intense uncomfortable feelings.

One must grieve and create space to grieve. This is not a time to bypass.

And for f***s sake people put down your joints and booze and technology and wake up! Stop numbing yourselves!!! Use your anger to create change. Complacency got us here.

Years ago I learned that we are surrounded by many Spiritual teachers in disguise. These are the folks that make our blood boil, challenge us to our core. Simply put, the people we don’t like.

They are invitations to step in to full potential living. They can teach us to stand up for ourselves, make massive personal changes to protect ourselves and others, help others who have also been grieved. We accept their challenge and we grow.

Anger used correctly is good!

It is easy to fall in to victim mentality or victor mentality. I am watching my mind this morning move back and forth. Both will keep me and you and us stuck.

I love following high end performers. When they lose they get angry and they grieve. And then they work harder and smarter. They don’t carry on a “woe is me” mentality, they don’t carry on the complaints (biggest waste of time!). They get recentered and regrounded. They surround themselves with a support team that propels them to get better. Be better.

I am GRATEFUL for all the feels today. I am GRATFUL that I am not numbed or numbing. I am so grateful for all of those who worked overtime without pay to secure democracy. I am grateful for my anger.

11/05/2024

When we lose our sense of GRATITUDE we can invite in complacency.

When we lose the stories of our ancestors we can take all their hard work for us for granted.

Many of ancestors braved the bravest of brave so they could come to America and give future generations freedom.

Which we now experience.

That too many take for granted.

Do you know their names?

Your ancestors?

So many of them were villainized, spat upon, experienced isolation and discrimination. And they certainly could not vote.

Today is a big day. May we call out our ancestors who gave us this right by name and thank them.

May we honor them and celebrate this freedom.

Perhaps today is also a day where you check in with your own sense of complacency. Where do you take things for granted? Whether it be your country and the freedoms we have,, our partners , family, friends, health,spirituality?

Can you allow gratitude to open the doors to action?

Is there an ancestor calling to you to pick up where they left off?

11/04/2024

Oftentimes gratitude is born from dark moments or dark periods of time in our lives. In fact I think when we survive these over the top challenges our capacity for gratitude grows. When we are “in it” it can be hard to find the light. But when we get to the other side we are often graced with embodied gratitude.

We went through years of infertility. The layers of twists and turns flavored with ongoing challenges led to us adopting the most amazing humans ever. Grateful
is an understatement.

I am incredibly grateful today that as a woman I was able to exercise my ability to vote (early in Georgia!) This right and privilege came from many many women who risked their lives, their reputations, their relationships, etc. They also had many twists and turns and challenges.

Perhaps today you can also think
about and perhaps share a story where you experienced (or are experiencing) gratitude during a challenging time. ❤️

11/03/2024

My husband’s practice of the G.L.A.D. technique that I finally just started to implement has been so incredibly helpful this past week!

Especially during this time of uncertainty and division.

I don’t know about you…but these days I am pulling out anything and everything that has the capacity to bring me back to center.

We need to be captains of our own personal ships. If we are freaking out we are adding more chaos to the chaotic. If we are in leadership in any capacity (most if not all of us) it is essential that we stay at the helm and communicate to ourselves and others with clarity and calmness.

As I play more deeply in the space of GRATITUDE this month, this practice has the ability to anchor us. Would love you to join me and share the impact on YOU. ❤️

https://www.corvallisclinic.com/glad-technique/

11/02/2024

Sometimes one must dig deep for hints of GRATITUDE, especially when our lives are mired in depression, anxiety, uncertainty and fear.

I promise you however, that no matter how dark things become, if we pivot and focus, there is always an opportunity (albeit sometimes extremely small) for positivity and light.

GRATITUDE is a practice. It is a habit. And like all habits, it takes awhile for it to take hold.

What we focus on is what we create. We can focus on all that is going wrong in our lives and in our world or we can look at all that is beautiful and good and right. It is a choice. We can hold both.

Consider joining me this month to do a deep dive in to the realm of gratitude.

Each day I will share reflections and ideas and a bit of coaching to keep us all tethered to the blessings that surround us. ❤️

09/19/2024

Does it take COURAGE to say YES to Life Coaching?

Absolutely!

When someone says YES to hiring me as their Life Coach they are saying YES to change.

And change isn’t always easy. We gravitate towards what’s familiar..even if it’s toxic.

Sometimes my clients will say…”but it’s comfortable over here..this island of “no change.” But I remind them..challenge them..that it is certainly familiar but not always comfortable when it comes to an unhappy relationship, job, etc, etc.

I have the gift of working with clients all over the world. We coach on the phone which take the big production out of the time it takes to drive to..park..and drive from…or being in the perfect hot spot for video and getting all dolled up. Meeting in the phone makes coaching accessible and efficient.

If change is knocking at your door go to vieespritcoaching.com to learn more or PM me for a 15 minute meet and greet session at no charge.

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09/16/2024

This past weekend ..we celebrated Michael’s birthday in a sweet and organic way. 🎈

Words can’t even begin to express how supportive Michael has been and continues to be on this trip called life.

I have been a bit (okay a lot😂) all over the map as I have navigated my health journey and big move down south.

He has remained steadfast. Offering words of wisdom without attachment. And always a sweet touch that has kept me tethered.

This is no easy task for this woman who can be a bit dramatic (ok a lot), was loaded on an ungodly amount of steroids for eight months and most recently went off caffeine.

Michael is like a kid in a candy shop and it feels AMAZING that I can finally join him on his fun adventures!

May his birthday week continue to unfold. And may he be blessed with continuous fun and adventures. ❤️❤️❤️🎁🎉💕🎈

08/12/2024

A recent conversation between two Life Coaches (me and Shawn McGuire❤️)

Me…”I am so confused if I should be on social media or not. Unfortunately, I came across a really racist post so I haven’t been on social media since. However, if you asked me this question a couple weeks ago I was looking at my role as bringing peace into a space that’s quite contentious. Not sure on my next move? If I should completely go off social media or do what I was intending to do a couple couple weeks ago.❤️”

Shawn…..”it’s interesting that you say that! Because a few weeks ago I was in the same exact place… And I had been in that place the entire time I was renovating the farm. I even reached out to my Web designer saying that I was only gonna have a presence on, my own personal website because of the toxicity of social media… But if I’m not attached to how many likes I get how well my post is doing… Or what people are saying about what I’m writing… And I’m just listening to the spirit of things and guided by that and post accordingly i’m putting good out into the world and on my personal website! And God knows the world needs real talk and speaking about hard things and sending encouragement! I say all that to say I didn’t make a conscious decision to go back. I just found my voice in the spirit and there I am, I don’t know if that’s helpful or not… I sure hope so!🌷🐸💜

Can anyone relate?

07/30/2024

When you look in the mirror what is being reflected back?

Life is one juicy infinite mirror.

For example…if I am in a stinky mood and thinking not so positive thoughts..my reflections are immediate. Someone in a car might flip me off or I have an experience with a rude cashier.

And if I am in a happy mood and carry kind and loving thoughts my reflections come through as the stranger who goes way out of their way to help me. Or I get an unexpected loving call/text from an old friend.

I use these reflections as incredibly valuable information.

Sometimes I even thank the person who is rude or flipping me off because they bring me back to the vibe that I am carrying around. “Ummmm…time for a self check. Thanks for the jolt 😂.”

Another example (that hasn’t gotten me in that place of gratitude..yet😂)….I had a very temporary health insurance when I moved to Savannah (thank God my intuition told me to change insurance as soon as I could). Anyhoo..I recently learned they are fraudulent and two rather large unpaid medical bills are knocking at my door. I keep asking them kindly to go away but it’s not working😂

So I ask myself…where I am being fraudulent in my life? Inauthentic? Where am I playing the role of victim? What am I learning? How can I grow?

I don’t think things are random. I don’t believe in coincidences.

I believe everything is an invitation. An opportunity. Clues being given to allow for growth..for healing.

What’s got your goat these days? What’s ruffling your feathers?

What is being reflected back?

The beauty..we can turn the ship around as we step in to those “ah ha” moments. With time, self love and patience, we can choose a different way of being.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

07/27/2024

“When you encounter a situation where there is no LOVE, you bring LOVE to that situation. “ -Mother Teresa

How can you bring LOVE to each encounter today..tomorrow..the week..everyday?

What will help you stay TETHERED to LOVE in your thoughts..your deeds?

We need ALL of you LOVERS out there! To bring light to the dark. Color to the sullen. Sweetness to the sour..the dour.

How can you BE the antidote to deep pain that is being expressed through hatred? ❤️❤️❤️❤️

07/22/2024

This was us Saturday evening
upon returning home after a power outage

that led to all four of us going out and getting slushies only to be greeted

by a rainstorm driving home.

Our plans changed at least three times that evening.

In the end….our initial jazz bar escapades at a fancy place were replaced by going to a local gas station getting slushies (summer bucket list item checked off for Tizita).

And it was fun! Because no one was attached. Date night turned in to a funny adventure as a family.

We went with our moods, our energy and the weather (who knew it rained buckets daily here in Savannah during the summer?!).

Life is always throwing us curve balls. Some incredibly dramatic (like me being in the ICU last summer😳)and others less dramatic and subtle (Saturday night).

It happens almost every day. Rare is the day where everything goes as planned.

Personally I don’t believe in coincidences and I also believe we are always being divinely led.

When we get so attached to our plans and hold on tightly we tend to move in to that space of frustration with hints of anger.

We can fight against these currents or we can be the jelly fish and live our life in the flow.

Recognizing that things are unfolding exactly as intended.

When we open up to this possibility….open up to the mystery of life…things are that much easier.

So go out and experiment and BE the jelly fish (just not the stinging kind😭) and see what happens. You might just be amazed where you end up on this adventure called life. ❤️