Reaching Beyond Uncomfortable

When we begin to allow our light to shine and embrace all that we can be, doors begin appearing and opening in ways we did not see coming. With that it is interesting to see when and the ways in which the butterflies and anxious energy appear. Often in the past it would show up just after I created a new service when someone would ask about or purchase it – I would find I put a lot of unnecessary pressure on myself in those moments, stop the energy flow and even on some levels create self-sabotage.

Over the last several years, I have learned to lean into the emotions, butterflies and any mental thoughts that arise to allow the energy to continue flowing forward. At times it is reminding ourselves that for every project, event, class, service and experience that is out in the world, there has always been a first run time – and it is about striving for progress not perfection that is the goal. It is about taking the first step and then another to walk through the unknown and uncomfortable to reach what we know in our hearts is important to get into the world. And, yet often we allow the feelings and thoughts to stop us in our tracks.

When those thoughts, emotions and responses surface, it is important to pause for a moment, take several deep breaths and ask ourselves “why am I feeling this way?” When we connect into our heart, body and soul, the answer too will surface for us to review, acknowledge, integrate the lessons and release the old self beliefs that we no longer need to hold onto to and move through to acceptance of who and where we are in the moment. Recognize just how far you have come since the last round of the feelings and similar experiences – and celebrate where you are today!