Curious to walk, a toddler falls while trying to figure out his steps, a pregnant woman huffs and puffs dejectedly while trying to push the baby during delivery.
These failures are essential. The failure helps the toddler eventually find the balance and the failure guides the mother to finally take a deep breath and push enough to bring her baby into this world.
if we stay in tune, there’s a lot to learn.
Failure is the service of learning.
When is the last time you stood before a mirror, looked into your eyes, and said:
I AM ______________
Smart
Talented
Beautiful
Strong
Prosperous
Highly Favored
....and believed it?
Do you take the time to let who you are sink into your subconscious until mental images match your declarations? Engage with your inner giant and feel your energy transform. Be clear about the person you see before you:
Smart
Talented
Beautiful
Strong
Prosperous
Highly Favored
....and believe it.
Own it.
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