This weekend was extremely eye opening to me. I flew to Austin Texas for a work trip from September 19-22, and little did I know that God was going to drop little hints in my life that I am on the right path. I am a girl that says I don’t need words of affirmation from people to know the things I am doing are validated. The only validation I need is from God, but I’m not going to lie it’s nice to hear you’re amazing every once in awhile.
Thank You
It was extremely valuable for me to receive validation and words of affirmation from like minded individuals. I have to thank my Dr for giving me opportunities like this. In Dentistry it is an extreme rarity to have a Dr who is willing to provide opportunities for his or her team to flourish. Who doesn’t want to be greater at their job? Events like this one, that I attended this weekend was not only for my professional life, but personal life as well and who doesn’t love evolving?
Boldness and Courage
I am not a fan of speaking in front of large groups of people because I get really nervous and I feel like I can’t speak with my normal voice. I feel like my voice is shaky and not as powerful… This time it was different. I participated and used my voice to help educate other people and I was in proud of myself that people actually got value out of the things I was saying. Someone said, “Wow are you a motivational speaker?” Someone also said, “You are very wise.” Somebody else said, “You are amazing!” Another Dr told me, “Wow, you got it….” Another Dental Assistant said, “You are deep.” I think that was my favorite compliment because not a lot of people seem to pick that up when talking to me or tell me at least… I am so grateful and appreciative.
When I am passionate and knowledgable about something, you best believe I’ll let you know if you provide me with the feeling I can do that. I find myself thinking and wondering isn’t this a reason why I was created? I feel in my heart that some things just need to be shared with other people. There were a lot of other wonderful compliments received by me this weekend. I am terrible at receiving compliments and I realize this is something I need to work on, but I am very appreciative of all compliments.
The Importance of Networking
There is so much to be said about Networking with like minded individuals. Shouldn’t we want to build other people up and empower people to be the best versions of themselves and see them succeed? Absolutely!
Take Aways
I am currently writing this post in the Austin Airport because right now I just feel so dang inspired and hopeful for life. I also don’t want to forget my initial thoughts and reactions because that would really suck…
– I learned about my personal Persona and how that affects my leadership and ultimately who I am as a person
– I am in control of my “being”
– I need to channel my energy and express it the way I want to be expressed
– I need a heightened level of self awareness (this is hard for me)
– What does my body language say to other people?
– How can I let the radiance I feel inside show to other people?
– You cannot force people to do things against their own will
– I need to remove limiting beliefs on myself and just be and do things
– Integrity can change energy in the room and within myself
– There is power in acknowledgment
– The goal of any communication should always be that the other person is left feeling empowered
– We need to be willing to change
– Stepping into my certainty is always a good idea
– Everyone transforms on different levels and at different times
Confirmations
I feel like I know it all and then again I feel like I know nothing. Sometimes I need to take a bite of some humble pie and I cannot lie about that.
– God is the best guide for greatness
– God knows what I need before I do
– God still loves me and meets me right where I’m at
– I am still in the relentless pursuit of success in everything I put my mind to
– I deserve a higher level of happiness
– God has gifted me in so many areas of life
-I need to be utilizing my spiritual gifts all the time
– How I react to things and people —> Sacrifice Syndrome
– Stress can cause our brains to literally “shut down” and respond in ways we normally would not if we were not “burnt out”
– Relationships build openness to possibilities
– I am responsible for my success (Duh!)
– Authenticity is amazing and I am that
– I need to lead by example
Realization
I loved just being in the sunshine and people watching. That Vitamin D was hitting me in my soul. I saw people for who they were and wondered about their stories. I always seem to people watch and wonder things, but this time it was different. There are a lot of Homeless People here. My heart broke this weekend seeing that on nearly every street corner… This is America – what happens that people get to that point? I wish I could understand and hear people’s stories and do something for everyone.I prayed with my prayer language that God will reveal to me “who” and He did. I believe we are blessed to be a blessing in and this weekend I was blessed to be a blessing to a special person and I know God will do a miracle after an interaction with this person. I am praying and believing for more. This world needs Jesus.
Do you ever look at people and wonder what’s going on in their life? I do. I wonder what battles other people are fighting, what’s their career job, do they have
What am I going to do now?
I am going to keep on working on myself for me. That’s it.
What should you do with this information?
If you read this far – I am glad because this section is for you! I want to encourage you to work on yourself for yourself. Find your passions and pursue them to the highest level for yourself. Do not give up at the first sign of defeat. Keep going. Instead of giving up, use those set backs to light a fire under your tushy and go after your goals, dreams, and passions even harder than you were before. Pursue them relentlessly because you only get one life and it might as well be lived doing the things that set your soul on fire.
Wow, I literally just said “Yessss that’s so good” to my own words. I wrote this all in 30 minutes, just saying… Man I really love this writing thing.
