Sunday, January 14, 2007
Who Are YOU?
We are all amazing individuals with so much to offer the world and ourselves. The sad thing is we often do not allow our true selves to come out and play. Why? There are several reasons and to name a few…
1) We come from a place of fear that “who” we truly are is not going to mesh with the world around us.
2) We feel and project lack; what we have to offer is never going to be enough.
3) We do not have enough trust and faith in ourselves.
4) We are not really sure who we are or what we want.
In addressing these reasons, here are just a few suggestions to ponder…
Reason 1
It is important to live life for you and to honor what lies within you. Too many times we get caught in the trap of living life for others because we are afraid…afraid of being alone, of rocking the boat, of being viewed as selfish…etc. Take stock of the people and activities in your life. Do they support who you are and how you wish to show up in the world?
In addition, we sometimes focus far too much on what others think which takes away our power to honor ourselves. Remember, we have no control over what others think, only what we think of ourselves.
Reason 2
Since sometimes we focus on the deficits of our own character in such a negative, defeatist way, it is important to try and focus a) on our surplus; what we have to offer and b) turning any perceived deficits into positive opportunity for growth. For example, thinking of ways in which you can learn from the feelings of lack…exploring what you know to be the truth around the lack you feel.
Reason 3
Pay attention to what Esther, Jerry, and Abraham Hicks refer to as your Emotional Guidance System (EGS). If something that you are doing, being, thinking or saying does not match what you intrinsically want (at your core) or match who you are, your EGS will tell you either through resistance or bad feelings. As you continue to rely on your EGS and shift your thoughts and actions based on your feelings (creating more favorable situations), your trust and faith in yourself will strengthen. Trust is like a muscle, the more you use it the more you strengthen it.
Reason 4
Think about the last time you did something that made you “sing and dance” internally. What was it about the activity that made you feel so good? How was that activity connected to you?
It is also helpful to talk about what is going on inside of you!! In talking you often gain insight and clarity to what truly lies within you.
If any of these suggestions are unclear or you wish for some support, PLEASE contact me!! Just remember, what lies within you is magnificent and it is my wish that you explore and embrace that magnificence.
Until next time, please be well and enjoy you and all that you have to offer…
Pam
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Comments
What a great post, Pam. You hit so many of my thoughts on the head. I have to remind myself daily of the importance of MY life and what I have to offer. :-)Posted by Lorna on 14/01/2007
Lorna, thank you and thank you so much for sharing!! Here is to YOU and to knowing that what you have to offer is exceptional!!Please be well...
Pam
Posted by Pam on 14/01/2007
This post was just what I needed. Thanks!Posted by hillgrandmom on 15/01/2007
hillgrandmom, you are so welcome. I am so glad this post was helpful to you. If I can support you in any other way, please do let me know.Please take care!
Pam
Posted by Pam on 15/01/2007
That is so true. People are full of magnificence and they give themselves every reason in the book to settle for mediocrity. It's a terrible waste of your life if you don't strive for the magnificence that is already within!Posted by Josh Bickford on 15/01/2007
Amen, Josh!! It is amazing what we do in order to stop ourselves from forward movement and living life to the fullest!!Can you imagine what it would be like if we were all born (and maintained) with the belief that we can do and be anything we wish?! :)
Thank you so much for sharing!!
Be well...
Pam
Posted by Pam on 15/01/2007
Any post that starts with an Emerson quote automatically grabs my attention - and, as usual Pam, you've done a great job at putting together some really thought-provoking ideas. Thanks for always challenging my thinking and continually proving that we really are of like mind!Posted by Jodee+Bock on 18/01/2007
Jodee, WOW..thank you so much! What an amazing compliment. I truly appreciate it and you for sharing. :)Please take care and keep making a difference.
Pam
Posted by Pam on 18/01/2007
I enjoyed your posting. Its so important for people to realize they have power to influence their own attitude, their potential and how they feel about themselves. So often, the widespread belief is a feeling of helplessness which leads to a lack of direction. Hope lots of readers benefit from your tips about reading into their own feelings. We know more than we think we do about ourselves!Posted by Liara Covert on 24/01/2007
Liara, thank you so much for your wonderful comments and insight. It is greatly appreciated. You made some excellent points!!What each one of us has inside of us is amazing. Sometimes it just takes the right bit of information, the right person, or right event to bring it forward.
While overcoming the negative is not easy, it is possible with support and commitment.
Thank you again for sharing!!
Be well...
Pam
Posted by Pam on 24/01/2007
