Privilege to Humble: Fall cleaning the Soul
Hi Besties,
We made it! Get out your Journals because it’s a little bit of self work we are going to do here. Have you ever talk to yourself about how the world turns around you? Or you are the center of the universe. Well I’m here to tell you staying humble. Is your biggest reward of it all. The world does not revolve around us we revolve around the world. The flowers do not bloom when we say it does the flower blooms in its own time. I say this because we get too full of ourselves that when we fall from our pedestals, we forget how far we have to fall. And those experiences become very humbling. So why not stay humble in the very beginning of it all so in those moments, we are able to dust ourselves off and just keep moving. I call it the sand effect. When we’re young, we have sand start building up in our eyes in our hair and surrounding our body that by the time we become adult adults, there’s so much sand around us that becomes a barrier. And an adulthood or even in the years of being a teenager when somebody comes to kick our barrier, it starts hurting. Because it gets in our eyes, it starts impacting us or collapsing around us. And it is until the ocean comes around that we can finally have it washed from us. And the ocean is what humbles us. I challenge everybody today to write things that have happened to them that I have made them become very humble.#lemon8challenge #humbleandgrateful
Hi besties, diving deeper into our chat about humility, let's really lean into the idea of a 'fall soul cleanse.' Just as the leaves change and we prepare our homes for a new season, autumn offers us a beautiful invitation to clear out the mental clutter and ego that might be holding us back. It’s not just about decluttering physical spaces; it’s about making room for a richer, more authentic inner self. What does it truly mean to be humble, beyond just not bragging? For me, it's about acknowledging that I am part of something much larger, and that my experiences, while important, are not the sum total of existence. It's truly a privilege to be humble, because it opens your eyes to so much more – to the wisdom in others, the grandeur of nature, and the intricate dance of life happening all around us. When I started practicing this, I noticed my own 'path imagery' changing. Instead of feeling like I was trying to force my way through a thicket, the path ahead seemed clearer, more inviting. Let's talk about some practical ways to do this 'fall cleanup' for your soul. Remember our 'sand effect' metaphor? That buildup of ego and self-importance can really create a barrier on our life's path. To sweep away that metaphorical sand, I've found journaling incredibly powerful. Try these prompts: When have I felt truly humbled, and what profound lessons did those moments teach me? Where do I still hold onto pride or stubbornness that might be hindering my relationships or my personal growth? What assumptions do I make about others or the world that might be challenged by intentionally adopting a humble, open-minded perspective? Another powerful tool is mindful observation. Take a moment to truly appreciate how others contribute, how nature operates independently of our desires. The flowers truly bloom in their own time, reminding us of nature's quiet, humble power. Reaching out for help, admitting when you don't know something, or simply listening more than you speak – these are all acts of humility that often strengthen our connections and clear our internal pathways. And those challenging, humbling moments life throws our way? Instead of resisting them, what if we started embracing them as the 'ocean washing away the sand'? These aren't failures; they are opportunities for profound cleansing and realignment. It’s in these moments that we truly understand the 'privilege to be humble' because we get a chance to reset, to learn, and to realign our path with a greater sense of purpose and peace. The reward for this soul clean-up isn't just about feeling better; it's about seeing your life's path with newfound clarity, building stronger connections, and experiencing a deeper, more sustainable inner peace. So, let’s make this fall a season of truly humble growth together!
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