An Old Story I Released…
I wanted to share a little Personal Growth Realization that I'm pretty stoked about (and some important reminders to support you on your path.) As some of you know, I just presented Yoga Nidra at the Biohacking Conference - and I was pretty nervous about speaking in front of a large audience. 😬
While I was there, I met a guy named Chris. He was actually the first person I met - at 6:30am on the first day, at the registration counter.
Over the course of the 3 days, Chris and I ran into each other multiple times and had spontaneous deep talks. And this dude asked me SO MANY DISARMING QUESTIONS. I said, “Wow, Chris - I don’t know very much about you at al!” To which he replied, “I don’t want to be interesting. I want to be interested.”
How’s that for a wisdom lesson right there?? 🎤⬇️ (Chris, if you read this - you are a wisdom teacher.)
Right before I left, I bumped into him again - and he asked me “So what did you learn from this experience, Hilary?” 🧐
I surprised myself a bit when I heard myself say, “That it's time to let go of an old story. I'm not afraid of public speaking anymore.” 🗣
It felt like such a weight off to recognize this. And to be invited to recognize it. To claim this as truth.
After telling myself that same old Anxiety Story since I was 4 years old - in that instant, I realized I was DONE. That story - that belief - is no longer true for me. 🤷🏼♀️ I had just spoken at a major conference, presenting Yoga Nidra to a large number of people, at a pretty high level - three times.
And I did well. I connected. I communicated clearly. I spoke from the heart. And I had FUN! Yep. Lesson learned. Turns out, I AM a public speaker. I might not LOVE speaking in front of large crowds (yet)… but I’m no longer afraid. It’s a new skill - but it’s something that I DO now.
So here is my reminder to you:
🐛My friend - please, please remember 🦋
You are capable of change.
You are capable of facing your fears.
You are capable of moving beyond your comfort zone.
You are capable of living your full truth - and sharing your full truth.
You are capable of letting go of old beliefs, old behaviors, and old fears.
You are capable of moving into alignment with your authenticity and potential.
You are capable of achieving the quiet dreams you’ve kept hidden away in your heart.
As we move into the season of autumn, I invited you to take a moment to reflect with gratitude on whatever wisdom or abundance you have harvested this year - and then reflect on whatever you're ready to let go of.
Ask yourself - what stories or patterns are ready to be composted and die in the coming darkness of winter?
What story is no longer true for you? What have you let go of? (I actually want to know - feel free to email me and tell me!! It would be a privilege to bear witness to your awesomeness! 🥳)
And most importantly: DO NOT move the goalpost on yourself.
Don't focus on what you HAVEN'T let go of yet. Focus on what you HAVE let go of.
Develop a positivity bias, in relation to your personal growth and embodied spiritual practice.
Celebrate your wins! Be aware of every positive thought.
Every time you make a new choice and strengthen a new, aligned pattern - no matter how small - NOTICE THIS.
It might not feel like a big deal - but it is.
Transformation is happening.
Observe it and celebrate it - in real time
Journal Prompts:
What wisdom and abundance have you harvested this year? Where have your efforts, dedication and focused attention yielded fruit?
What are you ready to let go of? What stories or patterns are ready to be composted?
What story is no longer true for you? What have you let go of since this time last year?
What small wins can you celebrate?
How have you moved into alignment with your truth and your path this month? This week? Today?
