August 2024 Update

Leaders Look Within

This verse has my attention: Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

I am staying informed but choosing not to fill my mind with so much news and misinformation. Instead, it drives me back to prayer and being connected to God. I attended the National Eucharistic Congress, with 60,000 attendees. It was a fantastic event, and it ignited my Faith. Trusting more in God is the only way to live.?

What am I seeing right now?

Staying strong is becoming more and more of a mantra for me. I am looking at who I am, what I value most, what I want, and where I want to go.? Through it all, my bg

Who am I?

I have been looking at my why statement, “I am a person of Faith who coaches people up and leads from the heart.”? I am going to add some more action here. I see myself as too comfortable in this role.? “I am a person of Faith who “takes action” to coach people up and lead with the strongest integrity to love and serve others.” – This new why is much more actionable. It is one thing to say what you stand for, and it is another to do what you say you are.

What do I want

I want to put my faith and trust in God more and understand the power that will come. I have been shown God's greatness and power in others and myself, and it can be quite powerful if full trust and faith are present.

Where do I want to go?

I need to be specific here and do the tracking that will ensure I get there. Staying consistent and focused is key. Also, I am learning there may be many options to achieve these goals, and I am finding myself becoming more creative here because I am focused on the goal and not changing it. Staying strong to the goal and bringing consistent actions into the process unlocks creativity like never before. It has been cool to see this piece come to life.

So what does all this mean?

For me, it means I need to continue making Faith a priority. It means I need to get clean or come clean, look at where I am and what I want to change, and shift my paradigm in a way that reflects who I am and looks closer at how I can build a new and better self. These ideas are going to be incorporated into Book #2, which I have started writing.

It is so important that action is taken each day to live and be alive fully. I am seeing a culture where many people, including my friends, put limits on their lives. I cannot do such and such. I can only go so far. I only have so much energy.? To me, this last statement shows that something is off, and it is crippling our thoughts and actions to move forward. Some circumstances may drive this behavior, but they should not stop us from trying to change and live fuller lives.

Summary

In August, I will continue to implement the items listed above. I am already starting to see the results of being more actionable.

How would you answer the questions above?

Do you want more energy and unlock areas you have been stuck in?

What is holding you back from living life to its fullest?

We all have the power of free will to decide how we want to live today. Spend a little time reflecting on what you want and where you want to go and determining how you will get there. It might be a good time to invest some time in Yourself. If it is purpose-driven and paired with faith, you will see success.

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