A few thoughts from our first lady Jelena Vuletić, ACC..
I recently returned from a holiday in Bodrum, Turkey and I would recommend it to everyone! For me, every day was a new experience.
Why was this holiday a step out of my comfort zone?
Well, I went alone. Although it wasn’t a distant destination, it was something new and different for me. Technical and organizational matters were the least of my concerns.
Since English isn’t as widespread there, I relied on my non-verbal communication and used it quite successfully.
But the best demonstration of this non-verbal communication happened on my third day there. It happened with an amazing creature that showed me nothing but pure happiness. It was as though this beautiful dolphin was smiling at me and inviting me to hang out.
I could compare the whole process with somatic coaching.
Although the trainer was in a rush, I wanted to align with the dolphin, exchange energies and get to know each other better. I felt like I needed to spend a bit more time with him.
Believe me – it was a feeling beyond words. It was as if I was verbally communicating with a human. Actually, it was better because even when humans speak the same language, they tend to not understand each other.
His skin felt so beautiful to touch, just like silk… After we got more familiar with each other the game started… I clapped my hands and he carelessly sprinkled me with water. And then the dolphin’s non-verbal question: “Jelena, what do you want to get as a result of our encounter?” My answer was: “I want to learn to accept people as they are.”
Then I took hold of his fins and we were off, through the water, at high speed… I thought to myself – “It’s okay, you’re safe, you’ve created a space filled with trust.” The most important thing is that I felt that he was following me. Wow.
A peck and a hug at the end of our game felt as if it was between two people. Today, a few weeks after, I still hold on to that feeling – the feeling of fulfilment. Without accepting people as they are and not trying to change them (unless they want to or ask for support through coaching or some other technique) there will be no results.
