My coach recommended I watch “Brene Brown: The Call to Courage” on Netflix for homework this week.
I’ve been working with a mindset coach to overcome writer’s block for the book I’m writing about mindset. How ironic, right?
I’ve been circling around on the same writing project for months. It’s as if an invisible force is pulling me away from working on an idea that once excited me.
I procrastinate and then criticize myself over procrastinating.
As Steven Pressfield, author of “The War of Art,” says,
The more important a call or action is to our soul’s evolution, the more resistance we will feel towards pursuing it.
Let’s dive into Brene Brown’s powerful talk — you won’t want to miss it!
With her Texas charm, she blends humor and wisdom as she shares her journey and years of vulnerability research.
She’s refreshingly direct, emphasizing the crucial role of bravery in a world that often values comfort over courage.
But to be brave, we must be vulnerable.
Vulnerability is about embracing uncertainty, taking risks, and being emotionally exposed.
It’s about showing up and being seen, but it can be challenging when you’re terrified of what others might think.
Brene described it as that gut-wrenching sensation you’d feel overhearing hurtful comments about yourself as you exit a room.
That agony and uncertainty of confronting those people again — that’s the deep feeling of shame.
The fear of shame and criticism had a paralyzing impact on Brene’s life, leading her to accept even the smallest things to avoid being criticized.
Many of us can relate to this struggle. I certainly can.
As Brene’s experiences illustrate, the fear of shame and criticism can hold us back, making it difficult to step out of our comfort zones. We often find ourselves trapped in a cycle of worrying about what others might think.
This struggle is so real it often prevents us from pursuing our dreams.
However, Brene’s wisdom reminds us that caring about other people’s opinions is natural.
The important thing is to be selective about whose perspectives we value.
We should seek the feedback of those who love us not despite our imperfections and vulnerabilities, but because of them.
These are the people who genuinely accept us for who we are.
Our emotional wounds and the ebb and flow of our emotional states are closely intertwined with the invisible force surrounding and influencing us — our energy.
Much like the ocean’s rhythm, this energy can cause our emotions to expand and contract, like the push and pull of the waves.
Ultimately, we face a choice.
Will we allow energy to slow our progress or drive us toward self-improvement and change?
Through acts of bravery and vulnerability, we can gather the strength to conquer obstacles and pursue our true purpose in life.
Key Message: It takes courage to recognize the energy of criticism when it comes knocking on the door. By allowing ourselves to feel the energy and breathe into it, the feeling will fade. It’s just a thought, a wave of emotion, or a story that can be forgotten if we let it.
As for my project, I‘ve committed myself to a 500 daily word count and when the feelings of “I’m not a good enough writer” bubble up, I’ll breathe and keep writing.
….. until next time many many sweet blessings.
Love + Wellness to You!