Shifting Our Inner Dialogue
If we begin from a place of non-judgement and a willingness to just listen, we open ourselves up to infinite possibilities for learning and understanding. This is true in conversation with others, as much as it is within ourselves.
-Kristen-
Listen first. Yours is the one voice that is constantly present - how is your inner dialogue impacting your experience of living in this world?
Observing our thoughts from a place of curiosity allows us to build awareness of what is. We can face ourselves guided by a sense of acceptance for who we already are in this moment… AND we can also shine a light on out-dated patterns of behavior and thinking that we are ready to shed.
As we cultivate awareness, we become more equipped to make decisions about the way we want to feel. We begin to understand ourselves more deeply and feel more capable of determining which patterns of thought are nurturing our well being while we note which patterns are no longer serving us.
What if we were able to shift our inner dialogue to a voice that is kinder, patient, and more loving? What if our thinking was a voice of acceptance for ourselves...as much for our missteps as it was for our successes?
Shifting my own inner dialogue has been one of my greatest challenges. It was a voice of doubt, a voice of criticism, a constant longing to be more than I was, a feeling of never being enough.
The more I reflected on my mindset the clearer it became. I realized how exhausted I was from my own inner dialogue. I was limiting myself. I was holding myself back from taking leaps within my own life and out into the world.
I decided to make peace within myself through intentional practice.
I began to pause when self-deprecation arose. I listened to my patterns of thought intently as I built awareness. I started to question the ideas I had about myself and my potential. I sifted through the limiting beliefs that restrained me and I transformed them into beliefs that supported my growth. I redirected the voice critiquing my every move.
I listened.
I questioned.
I reflected.
I re-envisioned myself with a deeper sense of care and respect.
Change happens when we practice showing up for ourself again and again and again. There may be moments in our lives when old habits arise, perhaps when trying something new or when the weight of life seems heavier. But if we continue to practice, we will develop the skills we will need to face ourself with love and grace even during the challenging times.
Little by little…
Love,
Kristen
More to come soon … including techniques to create a deeper connection with yourself…
Please always remember that reaching out for support is an incredible gift…we don’t have to journey alone.
