It’s hard to look in a mirror without seeing your reflection. It’s easy to give advice and think that it’s for the other person, instead of yourself.
… Mirrored adviceCategory: Personal Growth
Change came today
Change came today, disguised as a problem. Everything I’ve ever wanted, riding on the coattails of something challenging. It’s hard to allow the change I want in the midst of this problem. Maybe I’ll start tomorrow.
… Change came todayUnlimited resources
Unfortunately, I don’t love my 3 month old daughter more than my 2 year old son, and vice versa. Unfortunate, because now both of my arms are tired from constantly embracing them.
… Unlimited resourcesWeird, but genuine
The other day a friend told me that another person commented to her about me, saying that “…..I like her, even when she says weird stuff, she is always just so genuine.”
The interpretation given to me was “…..I say and do things that are not generally common or popular, but it always comes from a genuine place.”
I am okay with being weird, but genuine – Which is probably why I took the comment as a compliment. For a good part of my life I’ve retreated away from who I really am, fearful to express my differences. But, to be classified as weird, but genuine, means (to me) that I am making progress in the right direction.
Room for one more
There is always room for one more. One more dream, one more good idea or one more person seeking to make a contribution in the world. Often we excuse ourself from ourself by saying there is no room.
If you dreamed one dream, you can dream another one.
If you discovered a good idea, you can discover another one.
If you know someone making a contribution in the world, so can you.
There is always room for one more.
The place where true connection happens
Presence in the moment does not allow any room for compromise. There is no time to think, you just have to be and trust that the inside will reflect your purpose. It requires us to let go of any urge to manipulate the outcome. This is the place where true connection happens.
What owning your story looks like
Bearing witness to another person owning their story produces strength. It allows us to immerse ourselves in the moment.
A few weeks ago I had the honor of co-hosting the TEDxColumbus Women event. The theme was Own It (The power of our story) and the line-up of speakers more than delivered. They owned their stories, they owned the moment, giving anyone who was available the opportunity to be inspired, challenged and changed.
Witness what owning your story looks like from the TEDx stage; the videos are here!
Fear, doubt, and that thing limiting our full potential
Over the weekend I met a wickedly smart 16 year old. She confessed to being a perfectionist; a common term used by people trying to explain why they procrastinate or hide their truest selves. As a recovering perfectionist, I recognize this pattern like my favorite pair of shoes. There are a few types of people:
1. People who are waiting to reveal their true selves.
2. People who are catching up to who they really are.
3. And people who know their truest self.
The first step to wisdom is calling things as they really are. Start calling perfectionism what it really is; procrastination, fear, doubt, and “that thing” limiting our full potential.