Hi

It's been a minute. I kinda disappeared. I needed to heal. Part of that healing means showing up fully transparent and free of filters.

So I'm touching base and sharing the filter free version...   

The last few years have been a blur... covid did that to many of us and some are still trying to recover. As soon as covid hit I went into overdrive- if you're an essential worker, you probably did too. I did it out of necessity... 

One of my coping mechanisms (I've now learned) is busyness. So when covid forced the world to a halt, I get massively uncomfortable and instead of stopping I took on bigger projects. I took on a major consulting position and bought another company all while still coaching clients.

In mid 2021, the unexpected loss of a loved one was the last straw and grief took me to the ground. I couldn't outwork the grief. Covid couldn't stop me, but grief and burnout did. I was emotionally and spiritually bankrupt. It took a toll on my physical health as well. My adrenals were fatigued, inflammation was running rampant, undiagnosed autoimmune issues had flared and my body was the unhealthiest it has ever been. I found myself at rock bottom.

The beauty of rock bottom is that there's nowhere else to go but up! 

In December of 2021 I committed myself to a healing journey. What I thought was just going to be physical healing became a journey to emotional, mental and spiritual healing as well. I had no idea how bad I felt until I began to feel good!

I am now the healthiest I've been in my adult life.

The first step was the scariest-- reaching out and asking for help. As a counselor/life coach I was always the one receiving the calls for help and this time I was the one on the other end of the phone ASKING for help. That was the best thing I could've done.

Since starting this journey I've made A LOT of changes. I opted not to renew the consulting contract. The business I bought has literally been sitting on a shelf and will do so until I feel released to pursue it. And as far as clients, I'm no longer accepting new coaching/counseling clients-- eventually when my current clientele have been discharged, I don't foresee taking on any new clients. I'm walking into a new season.

I'll still be helping and serving others, it's just going to look a little different. I'm currently in the infant stages of a new book that will be extremely different than what you're used to seeing from me. Let's just say, I feel like I'm emotionally naked on a billboard in Times Square and the book is just getting started. I need to make sure I'm ready to share it all and I don't want to get ahead of God's timing. So the release date is yet to be determined. 

I've learned that I don't have to show up on socials. I have been living an amazing life offline and it's been refreshingly beautiful! My family has and will continue to shift and grow and many of those precious details will remain private. I have been able to create memories in the moment without worrying about capturing them. I'm just living in them and soaking them in.

In the chaos of the busyness, I lost my footing on the foundation of faith that everything should be built upon. To clarify, I didn't lose my faith, I just lost my footing for a moment- it wasn't my main priority. I was too busy to make it a priority. Jesus and I are now enjoying more quality time together. It's my goal to be in The Word than I am online. I'm heading to the gym instead of the office. I'm going for a walk instead of laying in bed. I'm doing my best to feed my body, mind and soul the highest quality nutrients so that I can remain deeply rooted in my faith and continue to remain healthy on all fronts. 

Please hear this: While I'm the healthiest I've been (emotionally, mentally, spiritually, relationally and physically), I'm still a work in progress. I am going to still fall, fail and make mistakes but I'm doing the best I can with what I've got. And that's enough for me. Progress over perfection. 

I'm not sure where you're at on your journey today, can I just tell you that it's not too late? It's never too late for a re-set. God has given you today and there's no better time than now to start your journey to health.

In September I'll be attending a weekend retreat here in Ohio on the beautiful grounds of Maria Stein (hosted by one of my dearest friends who has been a lifeline of support for me over the last few years). If you're interested in participating with me you can CLICK HERE for details. The price point is crazy low, especially considering it includes room and meals! No matter where you're at on your faith journey, this retreat will be a space of healing and refreshing in Christ. 

Enough about me... 

I would LOVE to know what YOU have been up to the last few years and how things have been. Feel free to respond to this email and share. I miss hearing from you.

If you have any specific prayer requests, please let me know so I can be praying.

Thank you for your continued support! 

Much Love,

Holly

PS Joy is my Jam now more than ever! ❤️