Coaching Corner: There’s no place like home!
By Marilou Butcher Roth, Master Coach
Remember this line? Imagine a young Judy Garland, portraying Dorothy Gale, the main character in The Wizard of Oz, clicking those ruby slippers together, repeating over and over “there’s no place like home.” And hopefully you bring this image to mind without those wretched little monkeys coming in!
Years ago, I frequented parts of California during the time I was participating in a coaching apprentice program -- Santa Barbara, Ojai, Ventura. I would so look forward to these trips, enjoying a part of our beautiful country that up until then had not been part of my experience.
There was one moment that has come to mind more than once for me. I was in Santa Barbara, enjoying my daily walk on the beach, soaking in each wonderful moment, when I came across this adorable little building on the beach where you could buy ice cream. I remember thinking at the time how I wished we had something like this at home, here in Cincinnati. This was a very temporary thought, as I quickly realized that although we are not on an ocean, we do, in fact, have many wonderful places to enjoy.
This was one of those Aha moments, realizing that I was not seeking out and enjoying all the wonderful places that were easily accessible to me. One that came to mind was an outdoor cafe within walking distance of our house that we rarely went to. This was such a great reminder that I did not need to look far to find amazing experiences. Please do not think, however, that I do not enjoy travel and all those experiences have to offer. This new thought brought me more into a place of being present and appreciative of what I have right here!
Now, if you are feeling adventurous, you can even take this deeper, realizing that we have all we need inside of each of us, and looking “out there” can be fun, if you stay with the idea that there is indeed, no place like home!
Marilou Butcher Roth
Marilou Butcher Roth is the owner of The MBR Group, a coaching and training company working primarily with REALTORS who have a desire to work and live from a more inspired place. She is also the Broker/Owner of Group REALTORS in Cincinnati.
Marilou is a member of the Ohio REALTORS Board of Directors and past chairman of the organization’s Communications Committee.
