At David and Faith's wedding, I was heavily pregnant and my blood pressure was dropping. The crowd, the heat, the dancing, the music overwhelmed my senses. I imagined someone asking, “How are you?” and struggling to reply. Should I lie and say “Fine?” or tell the truth: that my heart was starting to pound faster than felt healthy, that I couldn’t breathe, that I was dizzy and confused. I decided to bolt. Outside in the chill October air, I breathed in, dropped my head toward my knees, and cleared the fog. What would I say if I went back inside?
Christi Byerly is passionate about making the world a braver and more loving place. CEO of Awaken Coach Institute, she trains life coaches to listen at depth. Her students join from around the world. www.awakencoaching.com/freecourse