Concerning the masks I've hidden behind, I had a refreshing experience today. I've shared I've often BS'd myself and others, mostly unaware when it was happening, as if I were on autopilot.
I was in a meeting today, one I've been in almost 2 years now. What was really (positively) different was that my sharing came naturally. I led this meeting, I'd done these same questions before.......but I was much more inclined to be honest. I wanted, and even needed that. If I were sitting on the side observing me, I'd think "where'd that come from?"
It was nothing earth-shattering or dramatic on the outside. I just spit out quickly how the questions related to me NOW. I then saw so clearly how some I've known for a while kept drifting back to what I call "scripted responses", which I've heard numerous times and done myself, for years. For the first 10 minutes, I toyed with being annoyed with it. It faded as I had a little party inside, feeling I'd done something quite miraculous, for me.
I felt so relaxed and comfortable sharing this last week's experiences in light of the questions. I celebrated inside :-). I still feel amazed at it--for I've wanted freedom from my self-dishonesty FOR YEARS. That was a great and memorable experience!
Life changes when I get honest. Wow :-) Great sub Shannon! Thank you for making this one!
I was in a meeting today, one I've been in almost 2 years now. What was really (positively) different was that my sharing came naturally. I led this meeting, I'd done these same questions before.......but I was much more inclined to be honest. I wanted, and even needed that. If I were sitting on the side observing me, I'd think "where'd that come from?"
It was nothing earth-shattering or dramatic on the outside. I just spit out quickly how the questions related to me NOW. I then saw so clearly how some I've known for a while kept drifting back to what I call "scripted responses", which I've heard numerous times and done myself, for years. For the first 10 minutes, I toyed with being annoyed with it. It faded as I had a little party inside, feeling I'd done something quite miraculous, for me.
I felt so relaxed and comfortable sharing this last week's experiences in light of the questions. I celebrated inside :-). I still feel amazed at it--for I've wanted freedom from my self-dishonesty FOR YEARS. That was a great and memorable experience!
Life changes when I get honest. Wow :-) Great sub Shannon! Thank you for making this one!
I want to be FREE!
