NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 2026

Hello Reader,

Last month I began construction on a new backyard office space (baby arriving = expansion).

My dad was a skilled handyman, and with the help of Youtube I’ve already got a pretty solid foundation built.

One unexpected curveball, however, is that there is a sizable bees nest adjacent to where I am building. These are not peaceful bees, and I am clearly trespassing.

I am currently three stings in.

I have noticed a correlation - when I am present and working calmly, they seem to not mind. But the minute I get aggressive or frustrated with the project, they come straight for me.

What I have also noticed, is that my baseline nervous system is more vigilant and more on edge - anything that flies or buzzes now elicits a not-so-subtle ping of nervous system activation.

And I am reminded of what a day-to-day struggle anxiety can be. My conscious mind knows the bees are not out to get me, and that I’m safe, and I’m loved, etc., but on the primal level - the imprint of those stings supersedes my conscious awareness.

And it has me feeling a little more compassion for every client that I work with around anxiety or hyper-vigilance.

Now Accepting New Clients

I love this work. I love sharing the tools I have learned; helping my clients navigate their inner world and then watching that ripple out into their external world in remarkable ways. And I also remember feeling SO NERVOUS to begin my inner exploration. It might not be time. But if you are feeling that call - what the Gurdjieff work calls "magnetic center" pulling you towards working on yourself - then I would love to explore with you.

Virtual or In-Person. For details on package rates and special trainings, visit www.tenoxcoaching.com.

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Art Update

I'm honored to be included in the Fall Art Show at The Austin Salt Room. My piece, Night Owl III, will be on display there through October 26, alongside several other wonderful artists:

I'm so glad we get to stay connected in this way and I'm grateful that you are in my life. Feel free to share this with anyone in your life, and I would love to hear how you are doing.