There's a great saying that goes something like this: "We fail our way to success." There's truth in that, as you and I both could share examples of how we have failed and learned some great things from it.
Have you noticed how we resist failure? Sure, we don't want to fail, but have you noticed how we RESIST it? We incorporate all kinds of interesting ways to avoid the very situations that could teach us just what we need to learn - or perhaps exactly what we have asked to learn. I believe that when we run from what we typically call failure, or work hard at avoiding it, then we are actually running from life and what it has to teach us.
What would happen in our lives if we made the choice to begin embracing failures along the way instead of resisting them or fighting like mad to avoid them? Just imagine all that we might learn and what we might accomplish!
Suppose further that we just did away with the whole idea of failure, period. What if "success" and "failure" were nothing more than an idea in our head - a story that we entertain, or perhaps entertains us? Suppose that we just let those ideas and stories go? What new possibilities would emerge in our lives then?
As a Life and Wellness Coach, one of the things that often comes out during coach is what people define as success. This is a great exercise. To spend a few minutes, hours, or perhaps months figuring out exactly what "success" means to you. Then, to take equal time to consider what "failure" means to you. And - as a final step - consider giving up both of those stories ("success" and "failure") and see what possibilities might emerge beyond them!
And while you're on your journey, I invite you to consider working with me personally as a participant in The Relationship Fitness Coaching Program. Isn't it time to feel better, relate better, and live better?
Enjoy the gift of this moment...
Have you noticed how we resist failure? Sure, we don't want to fail, but have you noticed how we RESIST it? We incorporate all kinds of interesting ways to avoid the very situations that could teach us just what we need to learn - or perhaps exactly what we have asked to learn. I believe that when we run from what we typically call failure, or work hard at avoiding it, then we are actually running from life and what it has to teach us.
What would happen in our lives if we made the choice to begin embracing failures along the way instead of resisting them or fighting like mad to avoid them? Just imagine all that we might learn and what we might accomplish!
Suppose further that we just did away with the whole idea of failure, period. What if "success" and "failure" were nothing more than an idea in our head - a story that we entertain, or perhaps entertains us? Suppose that we just let those ideas and stories go? What new possibilities would emerge in our lives then?
As a Life and Wellness Coach, one of the things that often comes out during coach is what people define as success. This is a great exercise. To spend a few minutes, hours, or perhaps months figuring out exactly what "success" means to you. Then, to take equal time to consider what "failure" means to you. And - as a final step - consider giving up both of those stories ("success" and "failure") and see what possibilities might emerge beyond them!
And while you're on your journey, I invite you to consider working with me personally as a participant in The Relationship Fitness Coaching Program. Isn't it time to feel better, relate better, and live better?
Enjoy the gift of this moment...
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