A documentary that I recommend everyone see. My life experiences, good and not so good, have given me the drive- an obsession- with helping others; one of the many things I found in common with strategist, Tony Robbins. The words he shares in this documentary, with the film makers and seminar participants, resonate in incredible ways. The messages so clearly reminded me that the more I empower others, the more I do for others- the more empowered I feel to be the warrior my challenges have created me to be. I am proud of who I am, as everyone should be. I have so many moments, memories, and gifts that I am grateful for, as many people do. I live each day with an attitude of gratitude, and some days, the days things just aren't going well- I have them too ya know...it's character that I CHOOSE to reconnect with gratitude and try again and again. What does your character say about you? Who are you? What are you made of? Are you a victim of your circumstance or the one who changed course out of your circumstances?
I am not a survivor- I am a warrior. I have endured- not survived. I continue to learn and grow; I do not give power to past hurts nor anyone who has hurt me. I know a couple of truths that allow me to release the pain: Only hurting people- are hurtful to other people. People who have hurt me, hurt far more from inflicting the wounds than I do in receiving them- IF they have a conscience.
To all that have been a part of pain in my life, on the giving or receiving end- I forgive you. I am sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you. Words I say often to myself, thanks to a mentor and hypnotherapist. Seeking and learning self improvement techniques is not selfish- it's necessary to break free of merely surviving into thriving. Forgiveness and Love start with what's inside each of us. Embrace who you are so you can grow into who you want to become...YOU deserve this.
I no longer need to, nor want to, escape from my life or the people I choose to be in it. I used to. I used to find safety and empty promises of peace in isolation, I hated to feel anything uncomfortable, and I couldn't stand to be, or feel alone. If I did reach out to others, I often surrounded myself with people I thought I wanted love from, wanted a sense of belonging with, but I have come to realize that many were people with their own agendas- people who "loved me" only for what I could do, be, or give them. I know now what love is- through learning to love myself, and I was so distorted to believe some of the people in my life "loved" me. The people who remain in my life, love me for me- good days and bad. It's finally ok to be me. I no longer seek approval, and I release the need to please others. Take me or leave me- my words and actions are often raw- and that's not well received at times- but I have lived a life of lying and hiding, unhealthy ways to protect and defend myself. I just won't do that anymore.
I know I am never alone, and I absolutely know that I never have been. I also know the person in the mirror will always be my biggest challenge. I've lived my life afraid of the dark. Afraid of silence. Afraid of being alone and being left alone. I've been afraid to try anything new, because I feared I would always be a failure. I have lived a life trying to please others- and I understand now- that's why I have felt like I have failed. I never believed I was good enough. I have been to rock bottom, a few times- been hospitalized, hopeless and irrational. I was isolated, sad, withdrawn and just going through the motions in life- until I CHOSE to live. Yes, we all have a choice, even in the worst of times and most painful of circumstances. These moments do not have to break you, their are lessons in them.
I have endured things no one person should ever endure; before you judge, envy, or ridicule someone's life or journey- remember everyone has a story. I have felt ridiculous meeting new people in support groups and sharing my story, but sharing is FREEING, and it has helped me realize that I am SO STRONG, even when I haven't wanted to be. I was blessed with challenges because GOD has a plan for me. He has shown me pain and trials so I could learn and go on to be a mentor, and to empower others; to help others heal- Body. Mind. Spirit. I AM sure of my purpose, and I am passionate about everyone knowing there IS hope. There is ALWAYS opportunity. YOU ARE LOVED.
Tony Robbins reminded me today, as I watched this documentary on the treadmill- I am powerful. I have blamed people for the hurts I have endured by their action and words, but I also need to blame people for the strength and drive those hurts have given me. I care deeply. I am able to empathize and connect with people who hurt in ways that many will never understand. I AM a vessel. I Am obsessed with feeling good, living well, and inspiring others. I AM fulfilled. I have a new life, new values, a new vision, and more clarity than ever before. I feel unstoppable- I AM STILL HERE. Creating the ME I want to be. One day, sometimes, one moment at a time. LIVE your life because "Change happens in a moment"- Tony Robbins. Embrace the changes. Embrace the possibilities. Feed your Faith more than your Fear.
"Life is growth"
"Progress equals happiness- if you are growing, in anything- spiritually, financially, emotionally, physically...in relationships, in your body...in any area of your life, you're gonna feel better in your life and you're gonna have something to give. You can't give something you don't have".- Tony Robbins
"Progress equals happiness- if you are growing, in anything- spiritually, financially, emotionally, physically...in relationships, in your body...in any area of your life, you're gonna feel better in your life and you're gonna have something to give. You can't give something you don't have".- Tony Robbins
I am a work in progress.
I am loved.
I am grateful.
I am enough.
I am fully alive.
You try it. Start your day with 5 positive "I Am" Statements in the mirror. Even if it's uncomfortable and some are difficult to believe- KEEP Saying them. Say 5 more before bed. Once you get the hang of it, add the intensity. FEEL these in your core being. Jump, clap, do something physical as you say them to enforce them on a deeper level. See if, feel it, know it, be it. Be your own best friend and cheerleader.
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