I Was Abducted by Aliens Last Night

The words rolled off her tongue “I was abducted by aliens” as if she were sharing her recent trip to the mall.  Keep in mind we were at an event in Los Angeles so all ideas, experiences and beliefs are embraced.  I did find myself questioning my beliefs about such things and intrigued all at the same time.

As the words lingered in my head for the next 24 hours, it struck me that I was more willing to believe in an alien abduction than a “vibrating machine which would give you the same effect as an hour of exercise in 10 minutes”.  An idea floated the very next day by a good friend.

So here’s my question to you, what beliefs about your wealth and abundance keep you stuck where you are?  Is your critical committee spouting off, you’re too short, fat, sweet, mean, old, uneducated, young or something else?  Are you more willing to believe in your limitations than in your greatness?

It’s too friggin’ easy to play small.  Sure, it’s safe, secure, comfortable, in control and more importantly, stagnant.  From the time we are children, we’re encouraged to learn to be safe and protect ourselves from outside influences.  It shows up as, you must go to college so you can get a good job, provide for your family, get involved in kids activities, put money in your 401K for retirement and plan your exit strategy.  Whatever you do, don’t make waves, tone down your incredible genius so as not to make others uncomfortable and use your dimmer switch as much as possible in order that others do not feel dark in your shadow.

The only problem is that this pattern has no room for courage, brilliance, artistic expression, wild abandon, confidence in giving your special gifts, and making lots and lots of money!  You have been programmed to believe that trading your time for a dollar will get you to the end of your life where you will THEN enjoy yourself and relax, spend time with your family and check off the “bucket list”.

I want to share a secret with you, lean in. . . . money loves when you are courageous, creative, giving, life affirming, generous, pushing the edges of your comfort zone and living your life out loud! Money runs from safety.

I have had heard it several times this week, “I have given up caring about money”.  As if this were the spiritual path to acquiescing that you are broke.  It’s not humble, modest and unpretentious to play small with your life and say “I don’t want to focus on money”.  Money is simply an exchange of energy for your value and worth and you ARE worthy of being acknowledged for YOU!

If you are ready to raise your hand to dialing it down, and wind up middle aged treading water and “waiting” for your life to happen, you can stop reading now.  If you are ready step into your greatness and shine your light rather than play small to fit in, here are a few ways to do that:

Tap into Your Confidence – Nothing restores your light like trusting your inner gift to be the unique expression of you to this world.  Confidence is humility on a powerful level.  Sit quietly and listen to that still small voice.  Let it guide you to your gift and give it daily.

Vulnerability is Strength – Your greatest challenges are your greatest gifts.  Exposing your flaws, frailties and foibles allows those you serve to resonate and relate to you.  The perfect tribe you are to serve will show up over and over to experience your truth through your vulnerability.

Your Greatness Gift is Your Nature – Humility is the wisdom to know that your greatness is inherited.  You are the delivery system to shine this gift to the world.  Practicing moving “your bloated nothingness” out of the way, will allow the gift to shine even more brightly.  Neither try to dim or accentuate the light.  The light is perfect the way it is.

Celebrate You – Give yourself permission to celebrate how awesome you are!

So now, check in with yourself and notice where your resistance is.  Do you feel like you would be arrogant or egotistical by doing these things?  Or are you re-energized to be more of who you truly are?

Share your story of your greatness below and shine your light!

 

 

 

 


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