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A True “Yes” Requires the Freedom to Say “No”

 

It seems that many people are experiencing angst and self-doubt around their boundaries.  Old habits are resurfacing about how we show up in the world.  

Maybe it’s connected to last week's solstice or full moon. Maybe it’s related to the powerful cosmic energies of Pluto and Uranus, stirring a vibration of revolution and change. Or maybe it’s simply human nature.

Whatever the reason, I’m noticing the patterns.  As a collective, we are revisiting our agreements.

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Freedom from the Past

In sessions, you hear me talk about letting go of the past.

“Let go of the story, the labels, the judgments, the grief and sadness, the regrets and resentments, even your accomplishments. 

You are not the same person you were 20 years ago and you are not the same person you were yesterday.

The past does not have to define how you FEEL or ACT in this moment.“

It’s easy to say these words. It’s more difficult to live truly independent of our past. Part of being human is learning from experiences. We make logical choices based on what has happened in our lives. How do we let go of the past?

I feel compelled to share a story about an experience that invited me to show up differently in the present moment.

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