I just love time spent with a good friend! I especially love time spent with a good friend that has a good listening ear!
Kinda sad but true, it's hard to find those these days. Half the time there's an ear open, but a thumb & an eye scrolling through Facebook and the other eye staring off into space. I'm GUILTY! So when you sit down with a good friend (no phones in sight) and have a true heart to heart conversation, it's kind of refreshing!!!
I had the privilege of having one of those NO PHONE ZONE good for the soul conversations the other day!
We sparked up a conversation on a subject that been twirling around in my head and heart a lot these days...
WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK FROM TAKING THAT LEAP AND FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS?
A simple chat back and forth talking about what it is "WE WOULD LOVE TO DO" to not only make an impact but be able to work with purpose and passion, got my wheels turning!
About mid way through the conversation, after we both assured and encouraged one another that we are both naturally suited for the types of work that is seeping out of our hearts, we asked each other,"SO WHAT'S HOLDING YOU BACK?"
Both of us replying with a laundry list of..... oh I don't know, the timing is not right, I'm not sure how to start, do I have the knowledge or skills....blah, blah,blah!
But then it hit me..... do you know what it really comes down too?
THE F WORD!!!!!
THE BIG FAT CREEPY F WORD!!!!
FEAR!! FEAR!!!! FEAR!!!!
The week following my good for the soul heart felt conversation with my good ear listening friend I thought long and hard about this!
WHAT'S HOLDING ME BACK FROM GOING FOR IT?
The answer.
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!
We've got two options in life people.... we can live FEARLESS or we can live FEARFUL!
I don't know about you but I want to be on the FEARLESS train!
CHOO....CHOO!!
If you've got something in your heart... a profound message, a dream job or maybe you simply want to let go of the limiting mindset that holds you back from living your life to the fullest. The time is now!!
Do this 5 minute check in and ask your self these 3 questions?
* When I wake up in the morning I feel energized & excited or I feel stagnant & drained?
* Each night when I go to bed I feel accomplished with a clear mind and a full heart or I hit the sheets feeling anxious, scattered/overwhelmed and/or stressed?
* When I think of my current job or daily routine I feel like it's heart work (I feel passionate & purposeful) or I feel like it's hard work (a day to day grind where I'm just going through the motions)?
This is just a little something for you to think about! If you are feeling stagnant, drained, overwhelmed or just unsure on how to pick your self up and move forward. LET'S CHAT!!!
This can range from relationships and career paths to health and happiness.
I am working on a little something and would love to get your insight!! You can reach out to me via email valleypappas@gmail.com
The F WORD!!!
To be FEARLESS or FEARFUL?!
That is the question.
xoxoxo-
Valerie
