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Do You Have The Courage to Say YES?
Published on 1 Aug 2008 at 5:40 am.
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Filed under Attraction,Courage Series,Feature Articles,Personal Development Strategies,Spirituality & Inspiration.
At the beginning of this year I wrote about dreaming BIGGER and creating a Treasure Map to capture your vision and desires for your business and your life. Each day as I sit at my desk in my office, I can see my Treasure Map mounted on the wall in front of me, beckoning me, inspiring me, and challenging me to step up into a more expansive reality for my life.
This year has been one of many personal and business shifts, growth, and challenges. I continually advocate how essential it is to do the inner work and have the courage to face your inner demons when that may be the last place you wish to go because of the anticipated pain. The message for me has been about looking at all the ways I am still playing small and hiding out instead of showing up and claiming my destiny. I refuse to empower my fears and beliefs to hold me hostage from the life I came here to live!
I’m an expert in helping people transform their negative beliefs, break through their fears, build their self-confidence, and increase self love. It’s second nature to me when I’m helping friends or coaching clients. It’s easy when it’s about the other person! So, I said YES at the beginning of this year and the next layers of fear and pain about feeling inadequate, unworthy….have been emerging (all over the place) because I am asking for the next phase of my life and soul destiny to be revealed. Ask and ye shall receive….
A few days ago I wrote a post called, Playing the “what if?” game which is a game we can play when dealing with fear about change. I can understand why the inner journey can feel intimidating and scary. It’s unpredictable and invites a lot of change. The unknown brings up lots of questions and concerns that are all fear -based. We worry about, “Will I be ok? Am I strong enough to handle the pain I anticipate? What if I don’t like what I see/find? Am I good enough/smart enough to be successful?” I could go on..
Did you know that in a single moment you are experiencing a wide range of thoughts, feelings, sensations and physical response simultaneously? You can be in a state of calm and peace while simultaneously experiencing anxiety and fear.
I know I’m connected to my spirit when I feel the peace regardless of what my mind is saying to the contrary. It is the calming presence within me that gives me the courage to step into the unknown with the faith that I will be ok. I’ve come to trust that presence because I can recall numerous times in my past history when I have listened to and followed that “still voice inside” and things are gone well.
I see brief glimpses of what I might be moving towards and it’s not always clear if I am making it all up in my head because it looks good or if I am tapping into pieces of the vision God has for me. Thank goodness for my friends who love and support me in staying rooted in my trust and faith. Some days, I need those reminders, LOL!
Today I’m restating my YES and trusting that things will unfold in Divine Timing and Grace as I allow my spirit to guide me. Below are the statements I enthusiastically declare out loud and on this blog! I invite you to create your own.
- I say YES to fully living my destiny even if I feel afraid
- I say Yes to BECOMING the vision God has for my life even if I feel inadequate or unworthy
- I say YES to what is ready to be birthed within me to express this vision
- I say Yes to allowing whatever is ready to be healed and transformed in an easy and delightful way
- I say yes to joyfully sharing my gifts, talents, qualities, strengths, and capacities with others and the world
- I say YES to giving my heart a greater voice in speaking my truth
- I say YES to receiving all of the miracles, gifts, and blessings that have my name on it
- I say YES to deepening my faith and trust as I partner with the unknown
- I say YES to releasing struggle and lack
- I say YES to ease and flow
- I say YES to being in service to others in ways that align with God’s vision for my life
- I say yes to daily practices that create connection with my spirit/The Divine
- I say YES to giving and receiving love
- I say YES to ME
- I say YES to becoming who I am meant to be and fulfill what I am here to do
I love Michael Beckwith’s statement from his Life Visioning Program: “I am willing… I am ready… I am available to more good than I have ever imagined or experienced at any time in my life”. I say that repeatedly every day. I even have it programmed into my computer to pop up in Outlook every morning at 9am as I begin my day.
I believe that the vision we have for our lives pales in comparison for the one God has for itself, as us in a physical body, because God’s dream is bigger and more wonderfull than we might permit or be capable of imagining.
Do you have the courage to step into who you are meant to be? It’s ok if you feel afraid, inadequate, unworthy…. You can take it one step at a time.
Regrets leave a bitter taste. Life is meant to be abundant and joyful. I believe that.
Do you have the courage to say yes to the life you are meant to live? Are you ready to say yes NOW?
Cheers
Lorraine
www.powerfull-living.biz
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Lola Fayemi / Nourishment for your spiritual awakening on 1 Aug 2008 at 6:31 am: 1
WHOOOOOHOOOOOOO!
I can feel the passion and enthusiasm coming off the page!
What exciting times for you, you are such an inspiration, I really admire your commitment to the unfolding of your true self. As someone on a similar journey, I acknowledge your courage in your evolution.
As an extra incentive for the tough times, know that you do it for all of us too this is bigger than just being about you, the world needs you!
In love, light and abundance x x x
PS: I can’t seem to stumble this page
lorraine on 1 Aug 2008 at 9:22 am: 2
LOL – I feel it Lola!
For you as well with all the shifts you’re making. Whoo-hoo to you too!
Yes, we are all connected and it is so much bigger than who we are as individuals. I love that – it’s the cherry on top.
No worries on the Stumble. It happens sometimes.
I appreciate all of your love and support Lola!
Blessings,
Lo
Gamy Rachel on 1 Aug 2008 at 11:14 am: 3
You know what I love about you Lorraine?
I love your courage to bare your soul, your frankness,dare to admit your weaknesses and strength, and always looking for ways to improve yourself even though you are a coach. I respect you for that.
Love ya honey, you are awesome.
Gamy
Brennan Kingsland on 1 Aug 2008 at 12:17 pm: 4
Excellent inspiration, as always, Lorraine!
Here’s a GREAT BIG YES!
Ain’t it fun?
Brennan
lorraine on 1 Aug 2008 at 2:50 pm: 5
Thanks Brennan
I love your energy! Here’s a great big YES backatcha.
I’m up for more fun. You?
Blessings,
Lorraine
lorraine on 1 Aug 2008 at 2:53 pm: 6
Thank you Gamy
I’m taking that into my heart. I’ve been giving myself permission to be more open in this blog and it’s been a great experience to risk being real and walk my talk BIGGER. I appreciate your friendship, love and support so much.
Much love to you my friend
Lo
Gamy Rachel on 1 Aug 2008 at 9:43 pm: 7
Much love to you too my dear friend.
Gamy
Gina on 3 Aug 2008 at 4:50 pm: 8
Yeah Lorraine, I’m ready to say
YES!!
way to go!
Gina
lorraine on 3 Aug 2008 at 7:20 pm: 9
Atta girl
Feels great doesn’t it? I invite you to create your own list Gina. It’s very powerfull.
Blessings,
Lo
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Pegi on 11 Aug 2008 at 11:37 am: 11
Hey Lorraine – This new program sounds like a really positive experience. Your last course I attended left powerful effects on my soul and I’m greatful to you for that…
lorraine on 11 Aug 2008 at 12:51 pm: 12
Hiya Pegi
It was a pleasure working with you in AWD. I’d love to have you in my new coaching group if you feel compelled to say YES.
Blessings,
Lorraine