Thought for the Day ~ The Power of You

Always do your best........and stand in your power. To do this we must be clear about our values and our boundaries. Because, when you are not showing up in your strongest, most authentic state, it is time to review who you are spending your time with , and where you are directing your energy. Notice where you feel depleted, or when people seem to take you out of yourself with their thoughts and conversation. Be aware of how differences of opinion are handled; and how you feel in those spaces. Differences are okay, as long as you both feel heard, and understood. So, to truly stand in our power, we must learn that the energy we give to what we do, will determine if our actions are healthy or unhealthy. That we alone are responsible for the intent and the effect of our communications; that through our words and tone we convey so much.

That is why it's so important to be aware of the people that surround you. They are your barrier to the outside world during the worst times. Going through adversity without the comfort of at least one person, who has your back, and knows your truth, is so very challenging. So choose to be in circles where you are treated with respect and love. Be in the company of forward thinkers who expand your knowledge and your vision. Be at peace by spending your time with low drama friends who don't stimulate your flair for melodrama.....and notice how in some relationships you can exchange different ideas and opinions without shaming or blaming each other. At the end of the day, we alone are responsible for how we react to situations and how we show up. Be dedicated to living your truth, and always remember, that the single most important aspect of standing in your power, is that you don't let go of who you are, with anyone. Namaste

Brene Brown said "Belonging so fully to yourself that you're willing to stand alone in the wilderness, an untamed, unpredictable place of solitude and searching. It is a place as dangerous as it is breathtaking, a place as sought after as it is feared. The wilderness can often feel unholy because we can't control it, or what people think about our choice of whether to venture into that vastness or not. But it turns out to be the place of true belonging, and it's the bravest and most sacred place you will ever stand. It's a practice that requires us to be vulnerable, get uncomfortable, and learn how to be present with people without sacrificing who we are."

By Lisa Scott ~ Executive Life Coach