"The Power of Flow: Living Authentically Without Fear"

Having a goal without a fixed or concrete outcome allows me to embrace the flow of life. When I let go of rigid expectations, I can move with whatever comes my way.

Think of water: it’s always in motion. It can rise as vapour, rest in liquid form, sweep away cities in an instant, or carve through mountains as a glacier. Yet, no matter its form, water remains in flow.

This brings me to a question: If I feared others' opinions less, what would I say?

The truth is, I wouldn’t try to tell others how to live, think, or feel. Like water, I’d seek to stay in my own flow. The real question is, What would I say to myself? How would I act if I wasn’t afraid of what others might say or think?

I’d live authentically, knowing with deep conviction that I’m following my own path. The opinions of others wouldn’t sway me.

My cousin once asked our grandmother, who was 97 at the time, "What’s one thing you’d tell your younger self?" Her answer was simple yet profound: "Everyone will die, and their opinions don’t matter. The only voice you need to listen to is your own. Live your life on your terms, and make it a life worth living."

This brings me back to the water metaphor: When I throw a rock into water, it doesn’t react with anger. It simply lets the rock sink, absorbing the impact without resistance.

Every day, I strive to be like water. There are moments when I"m get triggered, usually by those closest to me, and these are the times when I struggle with the shadow aspects of myself. However, when I identify, process and let go of this "internal struggle" that's when I grow. The times I get entangled in others’ opinions or in comparison, that’s when my unbalanced monkey mind tries to take over.

Each day, I must climb my own mountain of self-doubt, to gradually remove the layers of disguises I’ve created to protect my true self. Thankfully, every day offers a fresh chance to start again, free from fixed expectations.

If you've had enough of your own inner thoughts and doubts taking control of your life in the wrong was, you could arrange a complimentary 15 minute call to discover how I can help you, just sayin... 😎