Adena Sampson

Can you handle the truth?

Our culture seems to have the false belief that telling a white lie does no harm, that it’s somehow no big deal.

It’s imperative we stop justifying dishonesty and maintain alignment between what we say and what we do.

For example, your adaptive self may have a pattern of telling little white lies, whether out of convenience, to further an agenda, or to save face.

When we mask our true identities, our true intentions, we not only violate someone else’s trust, we also bruise our character.

Remember, the more lies we tell, the less accepting we are of our authentic selves.

So commit to your evolution. Ask yourself why you feel the need to lie. Perhaps you’re afraid of hurting someone, or you’re afraid of being rejected.

We all want to be liked, but at what cost? Is it worth losing your self-respect?

It requires that we allow ourselves to be seen in all our imperfect messiness.

So I invite you to practice letting go of the lies that are holding you back…

Get in the habit of telling the truth. Start small.

For instance, the next time a stranger asks how you are doing, see if you can override your habitual response of “I’m great, thank you, and you?” to whatever is true for you in that moment.

By being honest and admitting our frailties, we create closeness and connection with others, and peace and confidence within ourselves.

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Wanting to gain more confidence?

Many of us want to embody confidence before we are willing to go through the process of what it takes to actually get there.

Confidence improves with competence. The more you do something, the better you become.

In order to fuel our self-confidence, we must first take action to prove we can feel confident in taking the next step.

In essence, confidence is a decision we make to master uncertainty, to build our self-belief.

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That being said, here are a few tips to help you build your self-belief, gain more confidence, and master uncertainty:

» Adopt a Beginner’s Mindset: We often get ourselves into trouble when we compare ourselves to those who are ahead of us on the journey. That’s when self-doubt creeps in, and more often than not, procrastination is to follow. So cut yourself some slack, stop comparing your chapter one to someone else’s chapter twenty.

» Do What Scares You: Start by making a list of a few things that scare you. Then stretch yourself by committing to taking action on those fears. Start small. If you’re uncomfortable, say going out to eat on your own, schedule a date with yourself once a week and slowly let this experience build your self-confidence.

» Don’t Be Afraid to Make Mistakes: Because there are no mistakes. Everything happens for a reason, so don’t let your “perceived” mistakes intimidate you. In order to bridge the gap between our perception and reality, we must be willing to take risks, try new things, and venture into the unknown...allowing ourselves to navigate and course-correct along the way.

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So I invite you to take inspired action towards something you’ve been reluctant to get started on…

Just take the first step. Step out of who you thought you were and into who you are meant to be. For sometimes what you’re most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you FREE!

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If you knew you were dying, how would you spend your time? What would you say to the people you loved? How would you live right now?

If you died tomorrow, would you be pleased with the life you led? What would have been your contributions to the world? How would people remember you?

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In these ever-shifting times, many of us are losing those that are dear to us.

Our world seems to crumble when someone close to our heart suddenly passes away. Memories of the time you spent repeat in your mind.

The ultimate sadness is in coming to terms with the fact that you are never going to see them again, hold them again, at least in this physical reality.

The tangibility is gone. Therefore, the pain you feel can be deep and overwhelming.

It’s even worse when you find yourself wondering, “What if I had said this?" and "Maybe I should have done that?" Coulda, shoulda, woulda. It’s a huge reality check!

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Moral of the story: It’s not forever, it’s just for now, so don’t wait till it’s too late…

Take a look at those who are on this journey with you and realize the importance that their presence brings in each and every part of your daily life.

Reach out to them and express your heartfelt feelings, say the things you need to say. Don’t let there be any ifs, ands, or buts about it.

There are a million reasons but not a single excuse! Like the Nike commercial says, “Just do it!" We are not guaranteed a tomorrow, so today, start living every moment as if it were your last.

What have you always wanted to do? Where have you always wanted to go? Well, what are you waiting for?

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What does it mean to forgive?

The word “forgive” comes from the Greek word aphiemi, which means to let go, to release, to liberate, to set free.

Simply put, forgiveness is a conscious choice, a decision to release feelings of resentment towards someone who has harmed us.

It’s letting go of our perception of what happened to us, the hope that it could have been different. In essence, it is a commitment to an internal state of well-being.

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Forgiveness might seem challenging at first because it’s often misunderstood.

Forgiving someone means you’re choosing to let go of the hurt, to no longer dwell on what was said and done.

It does not mean that you condone their behavior or allow it to continue.

Forgiveness is about setting ourselves free. The moment we forgive, we release not only the situation and the person involved, but the pain we’ve been holding onto.

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So I invite you to break free from the chains that bind…

Say thank you to someone for reflecting back to you what you needed to see. Remember, each one of us is limited in giving love by the limits to our capacity to love.

So forgive yourself, forgive your parents and anyone else in your life for being the only way they knew how to be, no matter how bad things may have been.

Recognize that they were byproducts of their own parents’ mistakes and flaws.

Choose right now to have compassion, to love them as they are even if you don’t understand them. Not because they apologized and acknowledged the pain that they caused you, but because you deserve peace.

Lighten your load. Let go of the fight. Open up your heart a little more and give yourself the peace that your soul is longing for.

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