It’s not what you say to everybody else that determines your life – it’s what you whisper to yourself daily that has the most incredible power.
Have you ever searched for answers in your life, but were unsure where to look?
This reminds me of the classic story of “The Wizard of Oz.” Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Lion were all searching for something missing in their lives. They believed that the Wizard of Oz had the answers they were looking for. They were so excited about meeting with him that they got fancied up with special coiffures, only to be disappointed in the response they got from the Wizard. They all felt overpowered by the facade he displayed. They stood there shaking as the Wizard challenged them to battle the Wicked Witch of the West before returning for the requests they were seeking.
They first had to battle through their own fears and personal struggles before they finally destroyed the Wicked Witch. When they returned to the Land of Oz, excited once again to get the answers from the almighty Wizard of Oz, the real truth unfolded. The answers they were seeking were always within themselves. They first had to battle and destroy the “beast” of negativity, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs to awaken to their truth—the ability to truly trust and listen to their inner voice of guidance and wisdom.
How often have you sought answers from others, yet still didn’t find what you were looking for? That’s because others only see it from their viewpoint, not yours. Yet, why is it sometimes easier to ignore your inner voice and perhaps counter it with doubt and/or negativity?
Even though the Wizard turned out to be an ordinary person, he was extraordinary because he instilled beliefs that changed people’s lives by altering their perceptions of themselves.
The power of the mind is extraordinary. By reframing our perspective through meditation, visualization, guided imagery, and even hypnosis, we can learn to truly listen within and then become the change we seek in our lives.
Investing in oneself as an ‘extraordinary’ human being creates extraordinary possibilities…
Make kindness a habit.
To Your Success,
Peak Performance Coach