23 and ME . . . and YOU
Dear World,
I have been purposefully quiet.
As many of you know, I underwent jaw surgery to in July. I was forced to sit still, rest, heal, ASK FOR HELP. I was given the GIFT OF TIME . . . an abundance of time!
To the dismay of the masses, time is a concept our society pressurizes, fears, and simply stresses over, causing us to "lose time." Destructive thoughts flooded my brain so often that I felt myself crumbling . . .
YOU ARE WASTING TIME!
YOU MISSED YOUR CHANCE!
TIME IS SLIPPING!
For those that work with me directly or have been in a space where I've taught and facilitated programs, you've heard me share my belief that TIME IS ON MY SIDE! TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE! WE ARE RIGHT ON TIME!
Gleefully, my magical powers have helped learners, especially the ages between 5-25 AND their parents EMBODY the belief TIME IS ON MY SIDE! TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE! WE ARE RIGHT ON TIME!
Thus, when I share that receiving was once a boulder that stood in front of me, I used my luxury of time to discover what was honestly preventing me from receiving with trust and an open heart.
For decades, I dismissed compliments, discounted others celebrating me, and yet, with such ease, I celebrate EVERYONE! I believed everyone else deserved to shine, not me.
Yes, I am openly admitting that I once believed I wasn't good enough.
When one believes they aren't enough and are constantly striving to prove their worth, their value, their everything, one will never be able to receive with an open heart and trust. More, the limiting beliefs I once believed about me consistently created chaos internally. LANGUAGE IS EVERYTHING!
As gifts poured in and love and celebration for my healing flowed, I watched my 🧠BRAIN🧠 try to feed me toxic thoughts . . .
YOU AREN'T GOOD ENOUGH!
YOU DON'T DESERVE!
GET BACK TO WORK! YOU ARE WASTING TIME!
The piece we rarely discuss about language, though, is the impact words and actions have on our INTERNAL SYSTEMS! Prior to embodying what I've been teaching and coaching for over two decades, my body began to shut down. Anxiety perpetuated severe gastrointestinal problems, grinding and breaking my teeth, not sleeping, and all the while, I continued to PUSH, to PROVE!
🧚🏼♀️So what changed?
1. I began exploring how I felt in my body and the impact LANGUAGE was and continues to have on ALL of my internal systems.
2. I looked within me for love, acceptance, AND compassion.
3. I uncovered that being my authentic, unabashed me-est ME allows ME to TRUST and BELIEVE . . . I AM MY OWN VALIDATION!
TODAY! I LOVE RECEIVING! My heart is OPEN, I BELIEVE the compassionate and kind words stated to me, and most importantly, I LOVE ALL OF ME FULLY because I AM ENOUGH!
The most powerful choice I've made is embodying the work I teach, model, and coach. If your child, you, or anyone in your community feel or express similar thoughts and harmful language, as I shared above, TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE!
A VERY special THANK YOU to the amazing @katies.shorties for creating one the most mouth dropping surprises I've ever received! From my messy bun, redesigned tank, self-made art, and posters, I can honestly share I AM A ROCK STAR! (*My amazing niece made me the bracelet and yes, she sells them, too!🤗)
Today, I am LOUDLY STATING . . . CHOOSE TO LOVE YOURSELF, FIRST! The world opens up and shines brighter when YOU CHOOSE YOU!
Love,
Dana💛
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