I've been working with a mindset coach to overcome writer's block for the book Iām writing about mindset. How ironic, right?
Iāve been going in circles on this project for months. It feels as if thereās an invisible force distracting me from working on an idea that excited me months ago.
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."
Resistance is uncomfortable and often challenging to overcome.
So, let's talk about Brene Brown for a moment and her
powerful talk. I highly recommend that you don't miss it!
With her Texas charm, Brene brings a great blend of humor and wisdom to the screen as she shares her journey and years of vulnerability research.
She beautifully illustrates the importance of bravery in a world that often prioritizes 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.
The most impactful part of her talk was when she explained the meaning of shame through her personal stories. Brene described it as that gut-wrenching feeling you would have if you walked out of a room and heard people saying terrible things about you.
That feeling of pain and not knowing if you can ever face those people again, that's what shame truly is.
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 can be paralyzing, preventing 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 oceanās 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.
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. Itās just a thought, a wave of emotion, or a story that can be forgotten if we let it.
As for my project, Iāve committed myself to a 500 daily word count and when the feelings of āIām not a good enough writerā bubble up, Iāll breathe and keep writing.
