I Can Do It Conference-Tampa, Florida

Just the past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend and participate in the I Can Do It Conference in Tampa, Florida.  I had it on my vision board and made it a reality.  I was only in Tampa for 24 hours,  overnight, yet it was the most influential experience that I will never forget and cherish.  I had the opportunity to finally meet Michelle Phillips, along with some fabulous ladies in the Coaching Circle I have been a part of for the past twelve weeks in mid July through early November.  It was the first time we all met in person.  All other communication has been over the phone on our Coaching Circle calls or through our private face book page.  The anticipation up until we met was a mixture of nervousness and excitement. We all met in the lobby, gave hugs and went to dinner to celebrate the completion of the Summer and Fall Circle, as well as new friendships.  It was a time to connect, laugh, and enjoy each others company.

Michelle had each of us do something similar to what she did when she was a part of a Coaching Circle. She had us pick an engraved rock out of a bag and each rock had a word on it.  The rock that I picked was STRENGTH.  So relevant to where I am in my life right now and something that I carry around with me as a reminder of this amazing support group that I had the opportunity to be a part of. I am such a lucky girl. After the dinner we all walked over to the Wayne Dyer speaking event.  It was so fun to be able to sit with the girls and listen to more inspiration to end the night.

The next morning I met one of the girls from the CC Sherri to attend the workshop with Cheryl Richardson and Louise Hay. To see them speak in person, in the same room, was a dream come true.  And to start my day with the two of them and spending time with some of the Coaching Circle girls made my day even brighter.  Following this presentation, I attended another work shop with Louise Hay and part of the workshop we watched a video and it was so powerful and following were questions and answers.  It was so incredible to be in the same room and to hear Louise give advice to others in the room.  After the presentation we went to lunch, talked, and waited until Michelle's presentation later that day.

All of the girls in the Coaching Circle headed to Michelle's session.  Michelle had the front row reserved for her Coaching Circle girls.  On the other side was her family.  It was so awesome to be able to experience one of the biggest days in Michelle's professional career to be a speaker at the I Can Do It Conference. She owned the room. Her confidence and passion for what she does illuminated the room and the energy was incredible.  To be sitting in person and listening to her speak, along with all the Coaching Circle girls was the highlight of my trip.  We were Michelle's first Coaching Circle and the bonds that have been formed with Michelle and all the girls is unbreakable. The session ended with Michelle playing the video all the girls created for her as a Thank You.  Tears were flowing.   Solidified that we will always be there for each other through good times and bad. The power of a support system I never thought I would ever experience something of this caliber.

As the trip to Tampa came to a close I was overwhelmed with sadness. Sadness that this experience was over.  Sadness of leaving the girls and Michelle in the Coaching Circle and thinking when am I going to see them again.  Fear of what's next for me and in this next leg of my journey.  As my emotions got the best of me, my Mom and I headed back to Orlando.  It was a long drive and during this time we talked and we cried. It was a time to connect with my Mom and share our truths with each other.

I will never forget this experience and am forever changed as a result.  Upon my return home, I was re charged and hopeful of good things to come my way. This experience was just one more to add to Taking Yoga Off the Mat and my blog series.  I am so proud of where I am in my life and the work that I have done and am looking forward to what lies ahead.