Every once in a while, I look back at what has changed in my life over the past few months, the past year, even the past decade. I do this as an appreciation practice and to remind myself how much has changed.
Part of this practice includes reading my journals. My recent review brought up this statement:
“I can only help people at the level I help myself.”
This phrase hit me right between the eyes today. This was written in a passage all about knowing my intention each day and showing up, fully present. You see, I help people get to know who they are and really love themselves, love their purpose, and love their life.
This means practicing my own teachings.
So, I check myself… and when I see my reaction as:
- Uncomfortable – I change my perspective by asking, “What doesn’t feel right and why? What judgement am I bringing to the situation? What story am I making up (or not making up) about what’s happening? What do I need to do to change it?”
- Judgmental – I change my perspective by asking, “What is it about me that I think less of this person or situation? What is it that I expect from this relationship right now? What do I aspire to outside of this interaction? What story am I making up (or not making up) about what’s happening? What do I need to do to change it?”
- Anger – I change my perspective by asking, “What am I trying to protect? Is the danger I see or feel real or imagined? Is my response in proportion to the actual situation? Am I frightening anyone (including myself)? What story am I making up (or not making up) about what’s happening? What do I need to do to change it?”
And so very much more.
What level of personal growth are you engaged in that is helping you? How committed are you to being the very best version of yourself right now?
You have everything you need within you to bring out the very best of you each and every moment.
What would it take for you to set yourself free, to believe in yourself, to know your choices matter?
It takes allowing yourself to feel worthy of self-care and self-development. It takes having someone at your side guiding you through the barriers that could hold you back. It takes someone who has done it and is willing to go through it with you.
Let’s talk and see if I am that someone for you. Schedule our discovery meeting today.
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