Resistance ...

This past week I have had more resistance than I bargained for. The resistance from my own self limiting beliefs.

I feel like I have been asked to run a race, striving (because of my belief of determination and my competitive belief) for a record time but found myself caught in a fierce wind slowing my pace. It was frustrating and confusing. I knew I was able to set a record pace but was fighting against the wind that kept pushing me back. I was not accepting the wind, accepting the fact that logistically it would slow down my pace. I ended up being exhausted simply because I fought so hard against it (my belief that being tired is a type of failure). IF I would have accepted it, I could have used it to my advantage. Accepted where I was and what I was up against. I could have shifted my perspective and thought of the fierce resistance as training. Only AFTER the race did I find any peace. I missed the mark! The record time was NOT the mark I should have aimed for but it was the step by step journey that was the greatest benefit. NOT where I ended up and how but celebrating that I took it step by step and didn't give up (My new belief of the importance of sharpening the saw - taking care of me gives me greater results with less effort).

Isn't that how life goes? It seems we face resistance everyday. I found that when I recognize I'm going through resistance, I'm good to slow my pace and reflect. Am I going in the right direction? Just because I felt resistance does NOT mean it's the wrong way. Most times it's because it IS the right direction and I'm simply getting out of my comfort zone.

Here's what I want you to do. IF you are feeling resistance, write down how you feel and why you feel that way. It's not a right or wrong answer, just write down your feelings. This will give you a better perspective on what benefit the resistance is there for.

Enjoy your day,

Jody