Walking on the Leading Edge : Facilitating Evolutionary Leaps of Faith #1

My “Edgewalker” Journey

Post by Patricia Varley

I was standing on the moonlit beach in Naples, Florida where I live in January 2007, witnessing a full moon eclipse in my birth sign of Scorpio. Eclipses are powerful at releasing and letting go of what no longer serves us. “Show me a sign!” I yelled to the transformational moon. I felt called to make a change. I was ready yet I felt stuck, unclear, lost, unsure of where, how, when.

As I went to sleep that night, tired and confused, I dreamt that the fire alarm in my rented townhouse was going off. I was between worlds, not sure if I was awake or dreaming. However I was too tired and chose to “stay asleep” and ignore the alarm. The next morning when I awoke all was well and no alarm had rung in the night. I went into my day.

My business as a speaker, trainer, workshop and retreat leader, executive, life and business coach often took me away for a day or longer. As fate would have it that day I was giving an all day training in nearby Fort Myers. When arriving back home after dinner I opened the door, turned on the light and noticed black soot covering my entire townhouse and all the possessions in it. I realized there was a fire that started in the kitchen in the ice maker making the smoke toxic and my home unlivable.”Next time can you show me a sign more clearly, easily and obviously (CEO)!”as I yelled to Universe and powers that be. Scorpio is about death and rebirth, the phoenix rising from the ashes. Talk about a literal sign! I got the message. I couldn’t not pay attention and stay asleep anymore to the signs of my life that were not working.

After moving into a friend’s house during the transition I had the unfortunate task of going through my possessions. Since the smoke was toxic I was forced to review all that was toxic in my life and really got clear where I was stuck. Attachment and identification with my possessions, titles, outworn relationships,money, behavior patterns and old beliefs that were no longer serving me were now obvious. Little did I know that 10 years later as I write this blog in January 2017 on Maui, Hawaii my entire life would change. The next days 10 years would be transformational, liberating, a magic carpet ride. It was the beginning of my “Edgewalker Journey” as I took the leap and began “Walking on the Leading Edge”.

LESSONS:

*Pay attention to the signs in your life.

*Be careful what you ask for and how you ask.

*Focus on CEO – Clear, Easy Obvious

Tags: edgewalker, edgewalkers, evolutionary coach, facilitator, leap of faith, lunar eclipse, scorpio, transformational journey

leap of faith | Patricia Campanile | January 28, 2017 8:08 am

18 Comments

By Linda Jay, February 7, 2017 @ 5:40 pm

Interesting blog post. Would you consider hiring me as freelance proofreader? I’m a pro with decades of experience. Paragraph 1 – should be “where I lived.” Last paragraph – “The next days 10 years” – delete “days.”
By B. Brooke Peterson, February 7, 2017 @ 11:34 pm

Revealing so much. Thanks for being there for us!
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By Wendall, February 8, 2017 @ 12:08 am

Amazing what types of journeys arise from crisis..
By Philip, February 8, 2017 @ 2:08 am

Letting go of the old and the past since I
Don’t live there anymore. Scorpio, Scorpio,
Scorpio feeling ashes, rising, ashes,
Rising and being really open to
Change
By Mari, February 8, 2017 @ 7:08 am

Thank you for sharing. I am there now in the brink of transformation. This helps. Thank you. Mahalo!!
By Paula Cruz, February 8, 2017 @ 9:29 am

Aloha Patricia: I’m happy to have participated in one of your retreats with yoga and much introspection and sharing with other women on Kauai. That weekend was life changing for me in many ways. It changed the way I think about making decisions, among other things, but this is your blog. I lived on Oahu then and I was in between relationships and struggling with my job. Now I am retired, only working part time at a fun job, doing some community volunteering, married and I live in Maine. That is the short story. I truly appreciate what I learned from you and others at the retreat that you facilitated. I am happy to hear that you came through some challenging life events and that you are stronger for it, openly sharing and still inspiring others. Thanks again, and especially for being an edgewalker, as the edge is often a very poignant place to be, even if only intermittently. I’m looking forward to more blog. 🙂
By Linda LoCastro, February 8, 2017 @ 1:22 pm

Hi! As fate would have it, I, too, had an incident of toxic smoke in my apt. upon my return from LI two years ago and had to leave for 4 days while Serpro cleaned up everything. The furnace had backed up. I took my experience to mean some things are just out of my control and to roll with it. At this time, I am contemplating moving back to Florida – this time on the West Coast; perhaps the town of Venice. I am going there next month to check things out. So, your blog today is very apropos. I have lived in Pagosa going on 12 years with no new partner in sight and that is my longing. Plus, it is perhaps time for me to get to an area that will make it easier for me to get to LI. I have family and friends on the West Coast as well as all my friends on the East Coast. I feel the East Coast is too crowded and expensive, at this point. So….there you have it. I will be on the West Coast next month to check things out. Big Hugs to you; and, thanks for the invitation!
By Suzanna, February 9, 2017 @ 4:07 pm

I remember this story from one of your seminars and appreciate hearing it again here, since life is constantly offering us opportunities for growth. Your story is a clear example that it’s good to ask for guidance, then listen to the message and look for the gift. Very timely! Thank you!
By Divina, February 15, 2017 @ 6:55 pm

Aloha ~ Thank you for sharing your story and where it all began, Patricia! Knowing you these past 10 years has blessed my life, and I am excited to see what the future has in store for those of us committed to “walking on the leading edge” and living authentically!
By Patricia Varley, February 17, 2017 @ 10:20 pm

Hello Linda. Thank you for reaching out and suggesting the edits. I will certainly be more careful and consider what you do for the future. All the best! Patricia
By Patricia Varley, February 17, 2017 @ 10:22 pm

Thank you dear Brooke! Wonderful to hear from you and thank you for taking the time to read my blog. I love what you shared. Let’s talk soon and really catch up. It has been too long. Love, Patricia
By Patricia Varley, February 17, 2017 @ 10:23 pm

Thank you Wendall for reading my blog and taking the time. I hope this finds you well.
It is always about choice, how we choose to respond to whatever happens.
Wishing you all the best! Aloha, Patricia
By Patricia Varley, February 18, 2017 @ 1:42 am

Thank you Dear Zhenya! You have also blessed my life in so many ways and was one of the original ohana on ht Big Island. Plus your professional expertise with my website, blog, etc. I so appreciate you. Looking forward to sharing more of the journey!
By Patricia Varley, February 18, 2017 @ 1:43 am

Thank you dear Suzanna! Your support and acknowledgment mean so much, and are so important in the times we are living in. So glad to have met you all those years ago on the Big Island!
By Patricia Varley, February 18, 2017 @ 1:45 am

HI Dear Linda, Venice, FL is a great town. I have been there and can see you in Susan’s lovely home/rental in Pagosa. Follow your heart, the promptings, the signals and trust. You are worth it. If not now, when. I hope our paths cross soon. Keep me posted!
By Patricia Varley, February 18, 2017 @ 1:47 am

Thank you Dear Paula! Yes, I do remember you and it is so wonderful to hear from you again. I am inspired and so happy to hear that the Kauai retreat with you all those years ago changed your life, directed you on a new path. Maine is a beautiful state. I may be there this Summer, perhaps for paths will cross. Where in Maine? So glad you are married and retired. Keep me posted and thank you for sharing the journey.
By Patricia Varley, February 18, 2017 @ 1:48 am

Mahalo Mari! You are welcome and I wish you peace, clarity and courage as you transform. Take care and aloha!
By Patricia Varley, February 18, 2017 @ 1:49 am

Hello Dear Phil! Transformation, from one Scorpio to another. I understand the death and rebirth. Takes courage, patience and surrender.
Transition takes time. Remember that any delay is not a denial. Please take care of you!