Beautiful Humans,
A critical element in our personal growth is recognizing that our gifts are not our own; then actively seeking ways to share our gift with the rest of the world. We are created to be in relationships that help us to shine the spirit of our hearts on other humans.
With gratitude in our hearts, we give ourselves permission to share our experiences in creative ways. With gratefulness in our hearts, we reconnect with a Spiritual energy that is often expressed in abstract ways but never truly engaged with in a way that’s meaningful…compassion.
Not just the feeling in our hearts that desires a better life for all humans…but also that active love that sparks purpose. In addition to being an essential resource for clarity and focus, purpose can bring us into alignment with our true self.
The challenge is getting beyond our familiar selves.
You know…the part of us with the potential to lock our hearts behind the wall of fear.
But let’s keep it real…one of my favorite coaches put it best, “We are pain avoiding / pleasure seeking creatures.”
Here’s the 2-part truth…1) many of us come to know purpose through the pain of our own personal growth journeys; and 2) this piece of our journey is necessary for a transformative mindset shift.
Somewhere along the pendulum of life, we find ourselves swinging from avoiding the pain by any means necessary; to surviving the pain. What happens after survival has a direct impact on the trajectory of our growth. How we deal (by choice) with the experience will determine whether we drown in the darkness of the struggles that we faced during the pain; or we become liberated by embracing what we learn about ourselves as a gift.
Our choices are clear and they relate to the authenticity of your journey. Just to be clear…truth does not live in the darkness. Nothing about you as a tremendously gifted human being is an accident. In fact, our Father placed everything within you to live an abundant life.
With this element of truth in mind, picture this…the active expression of compassionate love for another human being renews the gift within our hearts 100 fold.
So…how do we actually get beyond survival in a way that honors who we are intended to become?
Developing mindful habits that remind us to appreciate our gifts, as well as, our ability to share our gifts with others. Although there are many techniques available to give us a breakthrough, today I’ll focus on journaling.
Journaling gives you the opportunity to capture the thoughts that elevate us with positive energy.
Sometimes seeing our words makes it easier to challenge our negative thoughts with truth. In my experience, the power of journaling is the reinforcing the truth of who we are;
- our strengths
- our dreams
- our purpose
- our triggers
Many people view a journal as the same thing as a diary, but there is a fundamental difference. A diary is used to record external events in your life, but a journal is to record your thoughts, feelings, and ideas. The difference can be profound.
Consider these benefits of keeping a journal:
- A journal creates focus. Few of us really take the time to examine our lives. We commonly feel that we either don’t have the time, it won’t be beneficial, or it’s simply too uncomfortable. By regularly making an appointment with yourself to work with your journal, you can create the necessary focus to make positive changes in your life.
- A journal forces you to see the truth. We’re all amazing at fooling and distracting ourselves, but when the truth is right before our eyes in black and white, there’s no place to hide.
- A journal releases stress. There’s something cathartic about getting your thoughts on paper. Reducing your stress also creates a more effective state of mind for solving challenges.
- A journal provides a means of measuring progress and growth. Have you ever seen a friend’s child and noticed how much they’ve grown? You wouldn’t notice the growth if you saw that child every day. Our own personal growth is similar. Small changes aren’t noticed when you’re exposed to them daily. A journal provides a way of looking back and seeing just how far you’ve come.
To wrap this up, a journal can be an effective way to connect with the compassion within our hearts. Discovering that we can not only survive the painful areas of our journey also shows us how much we have to offer the rest of the world. I’m so looking forward to the day when we all can feel and share the light inside of each other.
Excited for Your Empowered Self,
Coach Frederick