Are you giving yourself permission to show up for yourself? To show up for your dreams and passions, knowing that you have your own back? Permission is one of the main things that we need in order to feel comfortable going for what we want. Whether it’s permission to go for something, or let go of something, we feel instant relief when we feel like we are allowed to.
When there are things that are close to our heart, and sometimes scare us, it’s easy to look to sources outside of ourselves to tell us that we should go for it or that everything will be ok. There have been so many times in my life where deep down I would know in my heart what I would love to be doing, but fear of the future would come in. I wouldn’t allow myself to have permission to do what I would love to do and so I would go to the people around me and basically ask for it. When we learn to gain that permission from ourselves, that’s when the real fuel comes in.
When I was growing up, my dream was to be in student government. The idea of having the class vote for who would be the representative terrified me, but I went for it anyway. The voting came down to myself and one other person and I went to cast my vote. We weren’t allowed to talk to anyone about which way we were voting, aka get permission from others, and although I wanted to win more than anything I voted for the other person. The votes were in and my opponent was elected by one vote. My vote. I had voted for someone else because at the time I was scared, embarrassed and didn’t give myself the permission to believe in myself enough that I would have my back. From that day forward I promised myself that I would show up and vote for myself in life; To have my own back even if it feels scary or embarrassing.
Are there things in your life that you are passionate about and would love to do but haven’t given yourself the ok? Now is the time to get real about what you want. What are you passionate about? What lights you up? What does doing what you love look like to you? What image comes to mind when you say, wouldn’t it be incredible if…? Allow yourself to have permission to to say no to the things that don’t excite you and to follow your heart. If you’re unsure what it is that you’re passionate about, allow yourself the permission to take on a traveler’s mentality.
I love traveling because it allows you to get out of your own way and dream bigger. You feel removed from your current situation, even if you like your current situation, and you’re reminded of what you would love to have or be doing in your life. Although it can be easier to get into that state of mind while you’re away, it’s just as possible to get into full-on creative dream mode from wherever you are and whatever your circumstances might be. It helps to sit down and ask yourself: what do I love, what do I want to have in my life, what am I passionate about and would love to create? The second biggest part in this is to completely let go of your current situation, if only for a moment, and go as big as you want. There are no limits, only creation. When we let go of our current situation, we open up to endless possibilities and are reminded of what our soul wants. Give yourself as much time as you need for this and when you think of something that just feels right, give yourself permission to take the first step forward. You don’t need to know how it will all work out in the future, but at least allow yourself to move towards what your heart wants.
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