Movement with First Steps

Greetings!

After an initial planning session with my business mentor there were action steps to take.  Nothing seemed all that difficult when we came up with the list.

First step.  I want to believe that my ability to express with poetry and writing and the energy I feel and connections with heart-centred individuals can provide an opportunity to share what I’ve already produced.

Drafting an email and choosing three cards was done quickly and easily. 

My progress slowed down when I thought about who I would reach out to. There were many people I’ve met over the past few months who I value but I started to over think everything and everybody.

How would they respond?   Do they have time?  I feel like I’m being a bother.  I felt uncomfortable asking for help is what it comes down to.

I felt physical discomfort with moving forward.  This shouldn’t be such a big deal.  Why the anxiety?  Breathe.  This is new.  You’re stepping out of your comfort zone.

The first email I sent was to my coach.  It was like a baby’s first step with someone holding my hand.  Doesn’t sound like the confident person I want to be but in reality that’s where I stood. 

I became keenly aware at this moment that the work of developing a business is just as much about developing my inner confidence.  I had heard Ali Brown, say something like “If you want to fast track your personal growth and development, start your own business.”

All of my fears and doubts were quickly surfacing themselves.  Encouraging me to stay right where I was.  But you can’t do the same thing and expect different results.  Do you really want this?  Yes!

I received a prompt response back from my coach and I wasn’t so much surprised by the encouraging feedback but rather with my own reaction to reading it.  It was as a huge A-HA moment that not only surprised me but profoundly changed my way of thinking.

I need my physical self to be willing to take action and go outside of my comfort zone in order to allow my Spirit Self to be able to express itself and share with the world.

There is an inner shift – a willingness to reach out and keep moving.  As the old saying goes, “Feel the fear and do it anyway.”

Feeling uncertain, off balance and a bit clumsy I kept taking action.  Movement.  One little step at a time will build confidence and momentum.

My commitment is stronger.  I’m no longer hiding out.

I know this is my heart’s desire and I want it strongly enough that I’m willing to deal with my fears.

Peace,

Sheila 

xo