“I will gain more understanding when I realize who I am is Divine.”
-Iyanla Vanzant
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
Who are you? How would you articulate that in one sentence..?
We wear so many masks. We have adopted so ways to act accordingly, in order to fit in, succeed, survive. We are human and our ability to adapt in order to live this world has become second nature. Not a bad thing.
In the book, Until Today: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind, Iyanla Vanzant offers this perspective to consider:
For human beings, the ability to adapt in order to fit in has one major drawback. If we do it to often we run the risk of forgetting who we truly are.
Similarly, Psychologist, writer, and teacher in the field of personal growth and relationships, Gay Hendricks reminds us:
The very acts that enabled you to get recognition and avoid pain growing up became the same acts that you need to shed if you are to recover your authentic self.
Reflect on the meaning of the words divine and identity: from merriam-webster.com
divine /adjective/
-of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God
-supremely good
identity /noun/
-the distinguishing character or personality of an individual
Describe your divine identity... How are you showing up? Think about that for a moment...
Authenticity is sexy! Discovering or rediscovering ones divine identity is key to understanding.
10 Ways To Always Be Yourself And Live Happily
By Michelle Schroeder, lifehack.org
1. Don’t Aim to Please Others: Pleasing others can be a nice thing to do, but know where your boundaries are. Do things for yourself as well every now and then.
2. Don’t Worry About How Others View You: We all learn and grow. Make changes if you want to, and change into what or who you want to change into.
3. Learn More About Yourself: Do you know who you really are? Ever since you were young, you have been conditioned to be one way or another. It may be weird just to spend a day being your spontaneous self, but sometimes it is the only way that you can learn how to be yourself.
4. Appreciate Who You Are: No matter how weird you are, appreciate yourself! Each person is unique, and everyone has at least a little weirdness in themselves. Appreciate your weirdness and let it out.
5. Be Confident with Who You Are: Doubting yourself can be easy if you are constantly comparing yourself to others and wondering, “What if?” Instead of doubting yourself, be confident with yourself and who you are. Showing confidence in yourself and your decisions will also show to others that you know what you are doing.
6. Forgive Yourself: Forgive yourself for thinking negatively. This kind of thinking puts your focus on the problem and not the solution. Always saying positive things about yourself is a sign that you have forgiven yourself.
7. Stop Being Negative About Yourself: Do you look at everything as a glass half full or a glass half empty? It can be easy to be negative about yourself. When it comes to being happy, it is vital that you learn how to be yourself and to be more positive.
8. Find a Hobby That You Love: Everyone has something that they live for or that they love to do. Figure out what you love to do and make a hobby out of it. Doing what you love can make you much happier.
9. Learn from Your Mistakes: You can really learn more about yourself when you make a mistake. Mistakes in your life do not always need to be seen negatively. Think about what went wrong, learn from it, and move on.
10. Strive for What You Want to Accomplish: Being yourself does not have to mean that you have to be stuck in status quo. Aim for what you want to achieve and strive for that accomplishment. You can improve yourself while still remaining true to yourself.
Today's Affirmation: from Iyanla Vanzant’s Until Today:
I am devoted to remembering and demonstrating the truth about the Divine identity that I am!
Today’s Challenge: The Act of a Lifetime
From Gay Hendricks, A Year of Living Consciously...
You can’t get rid of your acts by making them wrong. They can only be transcended by seeing them as they are.. just acts... and giving them the love they need.
Take a moment right now to accept all the acts you play.
As you move through the day, notice your various acts as they unfold.
Accept and love them as they are.
“The more you know yourself, the more you will forgive yourself.”
-Confucius
Forgiveness... Understanding... Knowledge is power!
What are you willing to do?
Don’t miss your opportunity! Be intentional, encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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References:
Hendricks, Gay; A year of Living Consciously: 365 Daily Inspirations for Creating a Life of Passion and Purpose. Harper One, New York, NY 1998.
10 Ways To Always Be Yourself And Live Happily
Vanzant, Iyanla; Until Today: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind. Atria, New York, NY 2020.
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