The Entrepreneur's "I Am" Statement + Creating Authentic Expression
Posted on December 15, 2011 by Tara Correll, One of Thousands of Relationship Coaches on Noomii.
YOU CAN rediscover your authentic self; your expressive self. It may inevitably lead you to unfamiliar ground and at times, create self doubt.
Several years ago I was feeling stuck, ever slightly robotic- left brain wreaks havoc on right brain, both brains on temporary “lock down.”
The familiar and tried + true were a best friend; comfortable and reliable, never steering you wrong and always applauding. With all my accomplishments, I knew how to master my “safety zone”, never pushing myself outside the lines.
I realized that I was losing a part of myself, the person I was before life got in the way; humor flatlined, taking parenting too seriously + living for work: uber career people – you know what I say to be true. I take full ownership: nobody knows what you need unless you state your case.
The “Old Tara” knew how to sew?
After much introspection, I made a choice to take healthy risks, to do things that scared me (in a good way), that I MAY EVEN SUCK AT. What a concept… yet cathartic. We’re talking spoken word classes, poetry writing, photography, salsa, hula and hip hop dance, art classes, social media tutorials, girl empowerment + spiritual workshops, Life Coach Certification, creating feel good classes for women in transition, attending multi-culture, immigrant and diversity continuing education classes + Braddah Pat’s Ukulele Lessons at Ballard NW Senior Center, every third Sunday, $5.00. News Flash: YOU CAN rediscover your authentic self; your expressive self. First, you must actively and intentionally do the “I AM” work, expressed in your own way… Reflection: who am I, what do I wish to become? It may inevitably lead you to unfamiliar ground and at times, create self doubt + discomfort. So what’s the point? Case in point: It opens up channels that you may have not experienced since childhood = SURRENDER + JOY. It may ignite entrepreneurial and career opportunity, or simply raise your bar of confidence + self worth. Bonus; you meet inspired, supportive people on the same, conscious journey: Like attracts like.This month I had the honor of attending a lecture by Dr. Wayne Dyer. At closing, he offered what I’ll call, “a gift with purchase”. The “I Am meditation”, there were five, here are two taken from my notes.
Imagination – Ignore evidence, walk down a different street/path. Turn left when others are turning right. Change the concept of yourself. Assume the feeling of a wish fulfilled – Your wish must be expressed: feel it, believe it, you will attract it.now: Write down your 5 “I AM’s”. Do so with love + conscious care. Believe it, own it. See what sparks.
Cheers to Joy! Tara
