I’ve been talking away in this blog for almost 3 years now, sharing what I’ve learned, insights that I’ve made, pain that I’ve endured, and joy that I’ve found. Occasionally I hear from a blog reader with questions or comments (I love that part… hint, hint).
I started a self awareness class last year that has become a focus group, a mastermind, and soul circle all wrapped into one. It is a special group of people that I love leading, teaching, learning from, and connecting with.
Recently I became an accountability partner for a friend who is trying to make big changes in her life. This is intimate one-on-one feedback tailor made for her life and her journey.
When I started writing I had no idea were it would take me, I just wanted to see what would happen. It turns out I get to play a role in helping others make change in their lives.
The more I learn, the more I would like to find a way to share what I’m learning because it’s life changing.
On this journey, I have discovered a few things that are working for people who want to evolve and become the best version of themselves, but don’t know where they are stuck.
Connecting to others who are on the same journey helps you to see yourself in other people’s stories and you learn from the example other people are showing you. When you share your story you figure out who you are and where you’re going.
Having someone point you in the right direction takes out the guesswork of what’s next, and helps you to see what you can’t see because you are too close to your own story.
Safe spaces and safe people are everything. You need a place to share your shame tapes, your visions and biggest dreams, and your imperfect self with others. This isn’t as effective in isolation because the healing comes from acceptance.
The right questions rule the universe. Welcome every single question that is asked and work to find the clearest answer you can. When someone asks you a question they are giving you a valuable gift to understand something a little deeper. Stop everything until you can provide a complete and thoughtful answer (this is more for you than them).
It’s hard to evolve into a better version of yourself. If it were easy everyone would do it because life is sweeter and more fulfilling on the other side. The better it gets, the better it gets… but it takes a conscious effort. You don’t become the best version of yourself by numbing life, finding escapes, and ignoring the signs.
When you lean into life, you receive the greatest rewards, and that is my version of a life well lived.