Journey of the Current Me
Life today is great, but it hasn’t always been this way. There was a time when everything seemed perfect on the outside. I had the career, the income, and the admiration of those around me. People saw me as the epitome of success. Yet, beneath this polished facade, I was waging war on two fronts: internally, I struggled with feelings of inadequacy and the relentless need for perfection; externally, I faced the unyielding demands of a life that looked successful but felt hollow.
Mornings started with a racing heartbeat and a sense of dread. The constant travel, endless meetings, and pressure suffocated me. Despite my achievements, I felt an emptiness that success didn’t seem to fill. I had been led to believe that career triumphs would bring lasting happiness, but instead, I was trapped in a joyless routine, constantly at odds with myself and others.
Anger consumed me—anger at my family, my colleagues, the world, and, most devastatingly, at myself. I was an error detector, finding fault in everything around me, unable to understand why I felt this way when I had everything I thought I wanted. Perhaps, it's my upbringing had instilled this judgmental mindset, shaped by my parents, my environment, and my education. Who knows.
Wednesday morning—September 25, 2019—everything changed.
I was walking down Pread Street in London, consumed by thoughts of work, when out of nowhere, it hit me—literally. A bus collided with me. In that moment, time slowed, and a sense of clarity washed over me. I should have been seriously injured or worse, but I walked away without a scratch. That evening, as I replayed the incident in my mind, the reality of it struck me—this was my wake-up call.
Something inside me shifted. I realized I couldn’t continue on the same path. I didn’t want to simply exist; I wanted to truly live. But how? How can I break free from this cycle of unfulfilled and pain?
For too long, paying for personal development seemed foreign to me. Like many, I believed I could use sheer willpower to find answers through self-help books and free resources online. I devoured countless books and videos, thinking I had finally cracked the code, only to find myself back where I started. It was a frustrating cycle that left me questioning my own capabilities and intellect.
Deep within me, my intuition whispered that success and inner peace were both possible. I decided to invest in myself, to seek out world-class mentors who could help me not only achieve external success but also find the inner peace I so desperately craved. I committed to lifelong learning, shedding my ego and stepping into the role as student hoping to master, self mastery.
My current level of awareness tells me that true success is built on authenticity, sustainability, and alignment with your deepest values. Which means also mean that I need to master myself - self mastery. Self mastery fundamentally is having the inner wisdom of knowing Who I am, Where I am and where I am going.
Turning the Tide
The foundation of true transformation begins when we face the reality of who we are. The first step is acknowledging your current emotional, mental, and spiritual state. This can be daunting because it forces us to confront the aspects of ourselves we’ve long avoided. But without facing these parts head-on, real change remains elusive.
My ignorance of self-awareness had fostered doubt and worry. I had lost myself in the pursuit of external success, becoming deeply defined by my professional role. My neuroscience coach helped me understand that to positively impact others, I first had to fully understand myself—my beliefs, my mind, my essence.
Too often, we seek understanding from others without truly understanding ourselves. But true influence, true leadership, begins with self-mastery. Once you fully accept yourself, you can influence others with authenticity, serving your family, your business, and the world at large.
Knowing who I am redefined my purpose. Purpose is not found in a job or career title—it’s a continuous journey of self-discovery, of stripping away the masks we wear. With clarity, I realized my purpose was not to fit into the roles society had assigned me but to express my truest self.
Paradigms and Self-Image: Where Are You?
“No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it,” said Einstein. And I had been operating on autopilot, driven by the paradigms that shaped my thinking since childhood. These paradigms—deep-seated beliefs handed down by family, education, and environment—had served as my guiding system. But they had also kept me unconscious, a prisoner of my own habits and beliefs.
To change my life, I needed to reprogram my paradigms and reshape my self-image. Leading experts on self-image agree that it acts like a thermostat, regulating what we believe we’re capable of achieving. If our self-image is low, no amount of external success will satisfy us because we’ll never believe we’re truly deserving of it.
My self-image had been shaped by years of playing small, defining myself through external roles rather than through my passions and desires. Deep down, I knew there was more to me, but my self-image wouldn’t let me see it. It confined me to a life that, while successful on the outside, felt deeply unfulfilling.
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Reprogramming Your Paradigms and Self-Image
Paradigms are the subconscious programming that governs our thoughts, behaviors, and ultimately, our results in life. These invisible forces control our decisions, often without us realizing it. Reprogramming these paradigms isn’t something we can do alone. It requires external support, proven methods, and a systematic approach to effectively shift these ingrained patterns.
This is where mentorship and coaching come into play. A skilled mentor helps you identify the specific paradigms holding you back and guides you through the reprogramming process. It’s not just about making surface-level changes; it’s about addressing the root cause and transforming it.
I’ve learned that the method I use—one built on nearly 90 years of scientific and psychological research—works because it’s rooted in time-tested principles. It combines scientific understanding with practical psychological techniques to make lasting changes.
To begin reprogramming, you must challenge the beliefs that hold you back. Are they really yours, or are they someone else’s expectations you’ve internalized? By identifying and dismantling these limiting beliefs, you begin to reshape your self-image. This is the key to living the life you truly desire.
Goals: Where Is Your Destination?
In my professional life, I had misunderstood what goal-setting really meant. For years, my goals were limited to corporate targets—goals set by someone else. But these goals lacked alignment with my heart and soul. They were driven by strategy, not passion.
True goals, the ones that ignite our soul, come from within. Heart manifestation, as I’ve come to understand it, allows us to set goals that resonate with our true selves. These aren’t goals imposed by external pressures but ones that reflect our deepest desires.
Most people fail to fulfill their goals because those goals don’t truly speak to them. A true goal resonates with your soul and ignites a fire within you that cannot be extinguished. This energy is aligned with your true self and fuels your journey toward fulfillment.
The Power of Reconnection - I am here to serve
Ignoring your inner voice can lead to external chaos, but it’s within your power to turn the tide. My program is designed for those ready to elevate their mind, heart, and soul—seeking expansion in all areas of life. Growth must be all-encompassing, with no area neglected.
By facing the truth of who you are and where you stand, you can rebuild the connection with yourself, your loved ones, and your life’s purpose. This journey isn’t about abandoning professional goals; it’s about aligning them with your true self. When your success is deeply connected to who you are, it becomes more than just outwardly impressive—it becomes fulfilling.
The turning point for me was realizing I didn’t have to live according to someone else’s script. I had the power to rewrite my own story, and so do you.
Your turning point is within reach. It’s the moment you take control of your life, listen to your inner voice, and pursue the life you’ve always wanted. The life where you break free from old paradigms and step into your genius.
Are you ready to receive the greater version of your future self?
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3 个月It's so true, Glenda! Many of us chase strategies without considering our well-being. Finding joy and flow in our work is essential. I believe that a healthy mindset and body can significantly reduce stress and enhance productivity. Looking forward to hearing your insights on achieving that balance!