“Catherine, say this after me. I want to live.”
“I want to live.”
The phone was silent for a moment.
“Nope, you’re off for that.”
Not the kind of thing a person wants to hear while recovering from a cancer challenge. “That can’t be right, I DO want to live, with everything that is in me!” I said a bit defensively. That’s what I THOUGHT I thought. It’s time like this that a life coach is very happy she has a coach of her own!
Lovingly and with pin point accuracy, Perenna Fleming led me through a series of “Catherine, say this after me” opportunities. How I came to love that request. Even
though she has been in this country for many years (she actually worked as a barmaid in
the bar made famous on TV’s Cheers!) she still speaks like a Brit through and through.
Over and again, statements that I thought were no brainers turned out to be “off.” After many weeks, I began to know the statement was false while she was saying it. I no longer needed her to prompt me. I began to recognize my self defeating thoughts as she brought them to my attention. I began to FEEL the difference between life affirming and self defeating thoughts.
The magic that Perenna does is not easy to describe. What I can say is that my sessions are always light hearted and fun. For the depth of the inner work that she brings out for me, her feisty humor sets the tone for quick witted counsel that is easy to accept and absorb.
When you are struggling, your productivity and creativity go in the tank. Motivation slacks off and momentum grinds to a stop. That’s where I was when I met Perenna. I worked with her first in a teleclass series called Abundance and Reserves co hosted by Karen Vizer. I learned alot and loved the teleclass format.
It wasn’t long before I was curious about working with her one on one. We had good rapport from the start and I know that working on the phone was a key to my comfort. Being alone while talking to Perenna, I could relax and be myself. Often, doing sessions on the phone is more potent for me than in person sessions. I tend to open up more about what is going on when on the phone. I find that is true with my clients also.
Once again, at the end of our first meeting, I heard her voice say, ‘Catherine, say this after me. I want to live.” This time the phone was silent again before I heard her wonderful British accent say , “Good, you’re on for that now.”
Yeah, it is good, very good.
Thanks Perenna.
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AHH! I was laughing after the first line! : ) Yes! YES! Our dear Perenna! : )
Profoundly gifted healer and energy SHIFTER! Not only does she intuitively zone right into the “sweet” spot that is causing us pain, but then works her magic to help us SHIFT that energy so we become “ON” as you so deliciously described!
Perenna has become one of my dearest friends and most cherished teachers! I am definitely “ON” for being her biggest Champion!
Thanks for this Catherine!
Blessings!
Hey Steph,
Thanks for stopping by!! Can you believe how we met a year ago in Columbus (I still love the sight of you in that pirate hat! Arrrggghhh) and that we share LOA-Club and Perenna in common? So Cool! I appreciate the intricate weaving that is bringing so many wonderful people into my life!
Blessings Back!
Catherine
Catherine, thanks for writing such a wonderful description of the process we share with others. Perenna and I have worked together for many years and YES she is a gifted healer and the first student of Consciousness Shifting and the first Master Certified too!
We teach this process to others who would enjoy having this tool in their toolbox and would be happy to connect with anyone who has interest in learning the process.
With love and gratitude
Karen
Hi Karen,
Thanks for stopping by! I am grateful for the tools you are bringing to the planet right now! It is exquisitely delightful to find the exact right coach for the exact right moment and I am glad both you and Perenna are in my life!
Cheers!
Catherine