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Another layer
I have often heard that doing the inner work on oneself is like peeling an onion. No matter how many layers you get through, there always seems to be more layers to deal with. It's not always obvious when a layer has been peeled away so I was quite surprised this week when I felt the layer being removed. I could actually feel the shift happening.
The conversation started with my coach that morning about how I view the services I offer and how I can communicate with potential clients better. Human nature being what it is, there are times when all of us doubt that what we have to offer is of any benefit to others, whether it is in the personal or professional context.
I love the work that I do and I know that it has value because of the changes I have helped people affect in their lives. But sometimes I forget that. I also know that it is the work that I was put here to offer to others. I believe that a life purpose has many aspects and I also believe that a main component of my purpose is to raise the level of positive energy in the world.
In the conversation with my coach, and then later in the mastermind group call, it became very clear. If I have to choose between indulging my ego by giving in to my fears or helping others reclaim their passion and live more fully, then that's not much of a decision. Sorry, but my ego is going to lose every time. Suddenly all my petty fears about making phone calls or having conversations with others about my coaching services faded away. If someone is ready to make a change in their life and they aren't quite sure how to do it, I want them to know that I can help. It's like training wheels for the spirit. We're all unsteady at first as we begin to learn a new skill and it's nice to know that there is someone there to keep us steady and encourage us. Having once taught a neighbor how to ride without training wheels, I know how great it feels when the person finally gets it! When they can finally get it to work on their own.
That's why I do what I do and that's why I'm grateful that another layer, a layer of fear, has been peeled away. Now I can go out there and make sure that anyone who is looking for my brand of training wheels will know how to find me.