Our Worth

Outer circumstances do not belong on our inner altar of worthiness. And yet, we place them there all the time. Do you have the tendency to base your worthiness on how much money you bring in? Your possessions? How much praise or validation you receive? How productive you are?

The pattern must be broken in order for us to start cultivating a more enriching and loving relationship with ourselves. Worthiness is not relative. Our gifts and talents are so unique to us that they cannot be compared with someone else’s. Worthiness is also not in flux. It is a constant because of our inherent nature as expressions of the Infinite, as creations of God. We do not question the worthiness of a flower or a tree. They do not have to strain or question themselves to accomplish their purpose. They simply are. They are connected with the Earth and the flow of life, enabling them to naturally and organically provide beauty and oxygen to the world.

We have what it takes to embody our worthiness in the same way without waiting for any confirmation or permission from the outside world. The only thing holding us back is our own fears. What arises from this shift is action that springs from a relaxed state. Instead of constantly pushing and pressuring ourselves to feel worthy, which implies we are coming from a place of lack (that we aren’t worthy, therefore we have to TRY to be that), we simply shift the paradigm and come from worthiness to begin with. It is a subtle yet profound difference. The former is like swimming against the current while the latter is like floating on an inner tube with the flow. It feels light and effervescent.

Using inner confidence and trust as the foundation of all that we do will spark motivation, inspiration, and ultimately, success. It won’t be because we need these things in order to feel good about ourselves, but because they are the natural flowering of who we already are.

Our Greatest Power

Lay down the pressure and expectations to be someone other than who you are, right here and right now. Coming into integrity with your authentic self (not who you want to be or who you think you should be) will lead to true and lasting fulfillment.

Completely surrender into the silent, abiding peace of this present moment and relax into the rhythm of the Universe.

You have been gifted with a soul that is whole, perfect, and complete. Trust and allow it to be seen.

Beyond all else, love is your greatest power. Unleash it without reservation and you will witness the magnificent gifts of God being unleashed upon you.

Know Your Value

An emerging theme this week has been about knowing our value and standing firmly in it. A lot of the time, we may have good intentions and act from the heart, and yet we still find ourselves questioning or doubting ourselves. Giving is a vulnerable process. We give something from the heart not knowing exactly how it's going to be received. We have a specific intention but have no idea what the other person's reaction is going to be. Will they be disappointed? Will they criticize us? Or worse yet, be offended?

The other person's reaction (or anticipating it) should never make us question or doubt our value. Remaining open to different perspectives, viewpoints, and understandings is always important, but we should never feel badly for being our authentic selves. When we can stand unwavering in our authentic words and actions, then it is already more than enough. It helps to restore an organic flow of being so we can consistently trust in who we are and what we have to offer without giving our power away to other people's reactions or opinions.