Yesterday, as I spent my whole day working on projects for my business and masters, the little guy on my shoulder kept trying to push me out of my focused, excited and loving mindset. 'You can't do all of this' he said 'You're never going to get it all done, plus the other stuff you want to do'. And, I kept pushing him a side. Quickly reminding him to be quiet, and getting on with my work.
Taking time to indulge in what my little guy was saying simply wasn't an option. I didn't have time for that, I had important things to do.
And, for a moment in it all, I was brought back to the past, to a time when I would have been taken over by the little guy on my shoulder. I would have believed him, his words (which were actually my own doubting self) would have unsettled me and rung in my ears like the truth. How far I've come, and it has all happened because of my mindset.
And the funniest thing for me is this: I chose everything on my plate, no one forced me to do my masters, to commute each week from Ottawa, to keep my business going and to lead introductions with Landmark Education, while continuing to go to the gym and having time for family. It was all me. In the past, I would have shrugged this truth for the role of the victim. 'Why me?' I would ask to no one in particular.
Now I see it clearly: it's me because I said so, because I chose this and I am so excited and grateful for the opportunity to expand my life.
I share with the intent that you find something for yourself in my sharing. Where are you stopping yourself because of your conversation with that little guy on your shoulder? It might seem like the truth, but it is not. You can choose any perspective you want for your experience. What mindset do you choose today?
Love,
Kara
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