I recently attended a SMART CONNECT event on the Alignable platform for coaches. Over the course of one hour, I met seven business owners I had never encountered before — a special needs coach, several business strategists, a childbirth coach, and a life‑reset coach, among others. It was a wonderful experience, full of sharp, focused, and genuinely engaging people.
A Whirlwind of Energy
As a spiritual life coach, I’m sensitive to the energy in a room — even a virtual one. SMART CONNECT moved quickly, and each conversation was brief. After the event, I intentionally stepped into stillness. I relaxed, reviewed my notes, and allowed myself to feel into the impressions each person had left.
It was in that quiet space that clarity emerged: who I felt aligned with, who I might reach out to, and who simply wasn’t a match.
Stillness Awakens Intuition
In the stillness that followed the event, my intuition became my guide. I realized there were no “right” or “wrong” connections — only degrees of resonance. Some people felt familiar, grounded, or heart‑centered. Others felt more transactional or hurried. Have you ever sensed this in your own life?
Gauge the Field with Compassion
One younger participant, despite the event’s guidelines, tried to sell me her services. She explained she was looking for a “side hustle.” I asked her one simple question:
“What would you do if you didn’t need a side hustle — if you could do what you truly wanted?”
She paused. Then said quietly, “I don’t know what I want.”
In that moment, we connected human‑to‑human, not coach‑to‑client. She shared about her young child, where she lived, and we even laughed about the reputation of her home state — known for being larger than life.
Staying Grounded in the Whirlwind
During the event itself, I couldn’t fully access stillness, but I could remain calm. I listened. I asked questions that helped me understand the person in front of me. I let the energy settle rather than trying to shape it.
Resonance Emerges in the Quiet
Only after the event — in stillness — did I recognize the two people I resonated with most. They touched my heart not because of what they offered, but because of something intangible, something felt rather than explained.
Stillness reveals what speed conceals.
Let’s take it to the next level—together.
Luba
Luba Rascheff is a chaplain and certified spiritual life coach in Toronto, Ontario. Book an appointment here.
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