“The universe will teach us our lessons with the tickle of a feather or the whomp of a sledgehammer, depending on how open we are to learning the particular lesson.”
-Gay Hendricks, The Big Leap
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here 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...
Life has a way of showing us things we need to know about ourselves. Sometimes we simply are not ready. Iyanla Vanzant paints this picture I believe you can relate to:
You can always tell when someone is saying something that you are resistant to hearing because it hits you in the pit of your stomach.
Or it makes your ears hot... Or it causes your face to flush.
Your first reaction may be to cut them off...
Or the moment they finish, you attack!
Take a minute to breathe... Reread Vanzant's words directly above...
Recall a scenario where someone’s criticism prompted you to react in a similar way. Where were you... Who brought it to your attention... How did your react..?
The truth is you have been resistant to working on your stuff!
“We repeat what we don’t repair.”
Today’s Challenge: From Iyanla Vanzant’s Until Today: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind
Allow life to reveal the things you need to know about yourself.
When someone points out some of your stuff, stop and ask yourself the following questions:
Why is it so hard for me to hear this? Think about your reaction... where does it stem from..?
What is it that I am resisting? What have you been reluctant to deal with...
Don’t get mad. Life is on to to you. Take it as an opportunity to heal. Make time to work on your stuff!
“He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.” – Confucius
What are you willing to do? *If you are not sure were to start, take a look at the article from verywellmind.com in the references below.
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:
How to Become a Better Person
Vanzant, Iyanla; Until Today: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind. Atria, New York, NY 2020.
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