Hi friend,
I hope that you’re finding time to cultivate some moments of joy throughout the day.
I’d like to invite you to think about the stories that you tell yourself about who you are and what you're capable of. Are there any recurring themes or patterns that emerge? Are the stories empowering and uplifting, or do they hold you back from the essence of who you are? What are some of the narratives that shape your beliefs, perspectives and behaviors?
My partner was recently invited to interview a well-known Quebec politician at his annual work leadership conference. When I asked him if he was nervous leading up to the session he told me that that he wasn’t. The interview went really well and was one of the highlights of the event. Sometimes I feel jealous of how my partner can move through life with ease and confidence. It helps that he grew up in a home that was nurturing and safe. It also helps that he has the privilege of being a white man.
As part of my coaching practice I get asked to do public facing work often. While giving workshops and coaching groups has gotten easier over time, my inclination is to over-prepare because I want things to go perfectly. On some level I still carry around stories that I’m not good enough or that I don’t deserve to take up space. Through self-reflection and exploration, I’m learning to unravel the threads of my core stories and rewriting them with intention and compassion. I practice this by choosing to respond to things differently than I normally would, paying attention to what’s going on in my body when I’m feeling triggered, and learning to look at situations more objectively. I also try to remind myself that I don’t have to be defined by my past. I can choose to tell a different story, one that is more aligned with my true essence.
How are you exploring and reshaping your core stories and what empowering narratives are you cultivating to guide you on your journey?
All my love always,
Vesna
The love list:
Watching: The Other Two
Reading: The Small Bow
Listening: Seven Psalms