4th of July Wisdom: Technique to give you the FREEDOM to be who you are in any situation
For whatever reason, have you ever felt dirty or just a little bit off???
It’s as if you were so busy doing what society told you that you were supposed to be doing, but there was a misalignment with who you actually believed yourself to be.
And you wish you could throw away the person generated by society so you can step into who you actually are.
Today, we are going to talk about:
A technique to give you the FREEDOM to be who you are in any situation
A few years ago, I learned a powerful lesson at a 4th of July party that freed me up to be who I am in any situation.
The Story
I was at my family’s cottage and we were hosting a 4th of July party.
We invited guests over and I was doing everything “I was supposed to be doing.”
- I was active
- I was social
- I was being a good host
- I was doing many things for different people
However, deep inside I felt dirty and a little bit off.
As the party went on, these feelings grew and eventually became overwhelming to the point I felt like I had to get away.
Eventually, I had an opportunity to take the dog to the bathroom.
I took it up a hill, away from the party on the lake, and out to some woods.
When we reached the woods …
There was a sense of stillness and serenity.
I proceeded to take the dog on a walk through the woods,
And for whatever reason,
During this walk …
I connected to a deeper part inside of me.
And when I connected with this part of me …
I was filled with so much energy and exhilaration,
And I wanted to go back and immerse myself in the party.
So, we went back down (the dog, me, and that deeper part of me),
And we had a great rest of the time.
The Reflection
As I reflected on this experience, it reminded me of a time during my basketball career.
I was stepping into a leadership role and was doing everything “a leader was supposed to be doing.”
- I was being vocal
- I was the first to show up and the last to leave
- I was enhancing the energy of everyone around me
However, deep inside, I felt dirty and a little bit off.
As the season went on, these feelings grew and eventually became overwhelming to the point I felt like I had to get away.
One day, I had an opportunity to play in an empty gym.
Nobody else was there. Only a few lights were on.
It was just ME, the BALL, and the HOOP.
I turned my mind off and played freely.
And after that time training, I sat down to take my gym shoes off, and overlooked the empty hardwood.
And for whatever reason,
During this time …
I connected to a deeper part inside of me.
And when I connected with this part of me …
I was filled with so much energy and exhilaration,
And I wanted to go back and immerse myself in the rest of the season.
As the season continued, I had a lot more fun (me and that deeper part of me).
The Lesson
There will be times in your life when you do what “you are supposed to do.”
But many times, this may lead you to feel dirty and a little bit off.
And these feelings may grow and become overwhelming, making you feel like you want to get away.
You may escape to an environment of stillness and serenity.
Where your mind can turn off and …
You can connect to a deeper part of you.
And when you connect with this part of you …
You become filled with so much energy and exhilaration,
Where you can go back and immerse yourself in society.
Although you may be carrying out the same tasks,
You will be performing them with that deeper part of you …
That part of you who you really are …
In any situation.
My Encouragement
If you are feeling dirty or a little bit off, when you are doing what “you are supposed to do,”
And these feelings are becoming overwhelming,
Find an environment where you can experience stillness and serenity.
Where your mind can turn off and …
You can connect to a deeper part of you.
And when you connect with this part of you …
Allow it to fill you with energy and exhilaration,
And go back and immerse yourself in society,
Performing them with that deeper part of you …
That part of you who you really are!
When you repeat this process, you can realize …
That you have the FREEDOM to be who you are in any situation.
I wish you well on your journey of being who you are in any situation, and I look forward to seeing you next week.
Inspiring YOU every step of your way,
Kyle
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