Monday, 5th March 2018, Morana Smolcic & Jooyoung Song for MOTIVATE Shanghai
Scene 1: Man fails to pass his life lesson and waits nervously for what Life has to tell him
Man: Oh gosh. I failed again. So what’s next?
Life: Another rehearsal.
Man: Another rehearsal. Oh no!
Life: Why not?
Man: It’s challenging.
Life: Yes, it is but would you like to stay as a caterpillar in the cocoon and learn nothing or would you fly like a butterfly so you can experience the world and discover all the beauty in life?
Man: Well, I’d like to learn and gain new experience but I am not sure if I can do that.
To be continued…
We are all put on the stage called Life without having a script or a rehearsal. We diligently play our roles every day. Sometimes we tend to forget, however, our roles can be changed and we always have a chance to rewrite or change the play and have another rehearsal. It is possible to get different perception of ourselves and the world. It is like what a caterpillar does when it breaks its cocoon and transforms into a butterfly. Interestingly enough, we are often unaware that life is full of learning process and our real growth can begin with getting out of the cocoon, our comfort zone of which we rarely step out. Why is that?
It is probably because we fear losing what we are familiar with and pursue what is safe. Also, there is something else that affects our decision to break the cocoon. Society imposes us Life is such a serious mission that we need to work hard to accomplish something. But the truth is often completely opposite. It has been scientifically proven that people who allow themselves to be playful and do not take life circumstances too seriously are more creative and live happier life. The key to break the cocoon lies in spontaneity and creativity in a playful way.
Experts say anyone can be creative even though different people have different talents. “It really has to do with open-mindedness,” says Dr. Carrie Barron, co-author of “The Creativity Cure”. She also suggests creativity can be applied to everything from preparing a meal to generating a business plan. Creativity and spontaneity have the same root: the present moment. When we are in the “flow” of immersing in creative work, we do not pay attention to anything else. It stretches our awareness and allows us to see life circumstances from different perspectives. This kind of state produces long lasting happiness, joy and enthusiasm as a driving force in our lives.
As an expat in Shanghai, anyone can experience the well-known mood roller coaster anytime. But playfulness is what makes seemingly challenging situations less serious and brings creative solutions for current problems. Jooyoung and Morana have had so much fun creating Life Coaching Rehearsals and being engaged with workshop’s participants. It is certainly a challenging job but in the same time very rewarding because it enables them to step out of the cocoon, learn and grow. Every single moment is a new beginning. It is a new rehearsal to rewrite a play called Life.
Adapted techniques from the Theater are our tool to lead people through the self-discovery journey. Coaching mindset is an integral part that follows each theater activity by having reflective discussions.
There is always a new chance for the change whatever challenges we face. It deepens our understanding of the Art of living.
Scene 2: After spending some time to contemplate, Man becomes impatient and asks to Life again
Man: Okay, you are right, I definitely want to FLY. What should I do?
Life: Terrific! I knew you would. Join Butterfly Workshop – Life Coaching Rehearsal.
Break the cocoon! Become aware. You can FLY!!!
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