The Shift

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“the shift”

 

NANCY CHICHIOCO RAZON

 

Our jobs as parents do not end when they graduate when they start working or getting married. We worry about their physical safety and their health. We also worry about the progress of their careers and how their children are coming along. They continue to be our children long after they have left the nest.

After working for 35 years, I decided to retire.  Within a month, I took up a postgraduate course at RMT-CEFAM.  My reason for enrolling was to fill in my free time. This move is between my painting schedule and other consultancy work. I started with a subject or two. But eventually, I took a full load. I finished with a Diploma Course on Family Counselling for that year.

During the first semester, I was unsure of what I wanted to do after having worked for over three decades.  My body system had gotten used to a busy routine. The thought of having to break this brought a lot of uncertainties.  Meanwhile, I knew I was transitioning to a new phase in my life.  I searched for something more meaningful, which I would like to do for the rest of my life.

 I was inspired to paint “the shift” after watching a film in a class by Wayne Dyer.  At the time, I was exploring my inner self and seeking the truth.  I knew I wanted to be able to do more things for others.

While I was focusing on my studies, I encountered several challenges.  I persevered, however, and listened to where I was being led.  By the end of the second semester, the way became clear.  I was to take the road less traveled, where I would hone my skills.  This moment is also where I would learn to pause and listen. Above all, I would be moving towards my personal growth, self-fulfillment – inner peace.

My second painting, “Paseo de Reilly,” was the road that I discovered safe for me.

“Paseo de Reilly”

36 COMMENTS

  3. So happy for you Nancy! I am just reading day 5 of Vacation with the Lord for our group prayer meeting tomorrow and your Paseo de Reilley that which helped you made a good discernment of where God wants you to be is so apt. God bless

  5. Beautiful thoughts. Thank you for sharing Nancy.
    I too am a fan of your artworks.
    Your painting of The Shift is arresting. Would have loved to have it but I know how much you hold it dear to your heart. As the painting portrays, an outward focus makes you see so much more of the trees within your midst.
    Have a Great weekend!!

  6. keep on painting and putting words, thoughts, feelings through art, Nancy… you will always be the girl in those red shoes in my mind. 🙂

    • Yes – I always have you in mind when I see the red shoes painting 🙂 Thanks for your supervision:-)

  8. Your gift of art coupled with your recently honed gift of gab are tools which you’ve utilized to bring peace, service as well as self-actualization!! Good luck cuz!!

  9. Great work! I am very proud of you. There is nothing more rewarding than helping other people in need. God will always be with you.

  10. Thank you Nancy for sharing your inspiring shift. As you continue to discover and nurture your gifts, you also help us see how to live a more meaningful life.

    • Thank you Nina for visiting this site. I am glad to touch people’s lives in my small ways. Please do explore more of the tabs here and am sure you will find all the reads very meaningful. Have a great week ahead.

  11. Nancy, you are showing the world that success comes not only by being in the corporate world but by being the person thru which God shows He cares for each one of us. Instead of doing project plans you are now painting and thru these paintings you bring people to meditate about what is important in life. You must be very happy in the path you chose!

    • thanks Pench for Visiting this site! yes – no more project plans , no more demanding deadlines and YES .. am enjoying this path !

  12. Congratulations Nancy! You are really an achiever, with a passion! So happy for you. Keep up the good work.

  13. Feeling grateful Nancy for being blessed with your story and your exciting journey towards putting others ahead of self and learning to take the perspective of the other in silence and in humility. I had always been a fan of your God given talent and thank you for inspiring me to stay focused on my own “shift”. Continue to shine for Jesus? it is the only path that counts?

    • Aww thanks Jud for your encouraging words ! WIshing you the best in focusing on your “shift” – a great life coach ❤️

  14. Congratulations, my dear friend and consultant.
    Truly an honor to have acquired one of the paintings that has touched the depths of my being.

    Paseo de Reilly has led me to the path of where my life’s purpose unfolded! All the BEST and more paintings to come. ???

    • Am happy for you Ring that you are also enjoying the road less travelled ! Good luck to you and thanks for your warm wishes ❤️

  15. Congratulations Nancy for having the courage to take the road less travelled. It may not be as rewarding; but it will definitely be fulfilling and it will bring true happiness because you heeded to God’s plan. You gave your own “Fiat” to God’s will. No wonder, God has gifted you with a lot of talents because you are docile to His plans. May you be more blessed.

  16. Thanks A. Corrie for your nice words 🙂 Yes – God’s been so good to me… I feel so Blessed ?❤️♥️

  17. Hi Nancy ! Thanks for sharing ! What a Beautiful Shfit .. truly blessed to have you as a friend and have found your gift . I have always been a Fan of your artworks Finally you have found your place in the sun. The Lord has always been there in your journey to Find your inner peace happiness abd Find fulfillmentto Help other .. in silence we humble ourselves to Our dear Lord and shsre the gift of Love to others .. that is to share with them that there is light .. there wil always be hope ..your Beautiful painting was able to express this that there is indeed a path abd a light for all of us . ?? Cheers with much Love Marilen ❤️

    • So nice to hear from you Marilen. thanks for sharing your thoughts and wisdom . Hope to catch up with u soon 🙂 ?❤️

  18. Viewing your art works heals a broken heart, calms and soothes the anxious, stressed and worried mind and soul of a mother distant from her children. The colorful themes of nature in your art works is so ethereal that God truly ‘speaks’ through your masterpieces. Your beautiful art works are also very distinctive of your upbeat, vibrant, creative, confident and kind personality. Thank you Nanz for sharing with me. God Bless you!

    Hope to see you soon 🙂

    • Thank you Joy for Sharing your thoughts and your so descriptive and sincere words. I really appreciate it .
      I will continue to paint and share them to my family and friends . Take care !

  19. You are truly amazing, Nancy! The Lord has led you to “shift” so you can better serve and glorify Him. Continue to be a blessing to others as you share your God-given talents.

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