This Christmas finds me in the gooey transformation phase again, and some of the core beliefs under fire are those associated with meaning, purpose, and impact.
For nearly a decade now, my Co-author has been chipping away at this...
First, there was Ruben and his quiet challenge to prioritize my energy and goals as if I only had 30 days left. At his life celebration, every single person who spoke talked about the IMPACT he had because of how PRESENT he was to them when they were in the room. Focus more on being than doing, Amanda!
Then, there was the realization that I had my purpose all tied up in a location. I really wondered if I could continue my work after the retreat center where it had all begun closed. Your purpose has nothing to do with location, Amanda!
Not long after that, I wondered if I wanted to be part of my industry at all. Was there a way to create an impact and income without sacrificing my sanity and soul? Go hang out with someone who has accomplished this, Amanda!
And then a few years later, through a series of strange and synchronistic events, I found myself working part-time at a Whole Foods and witnessing little healing moments at the register as people blurted their stories and I listened. Amanda, this is who you are, not what you do through a business!
So many moments, I can't capture them all here, but I think you get the point.
It's not what we do.
It's not where we do it.
It's not even why we do it.
It's WHO WE ARE that is the MAGIC
and the GIFT to the world.
And man, when my little sister smiled, acknowledged everyone in the room who had impacted her, and honored our father at her launch event, her mere presence was another giant chip away at these silly beliefs that have been so deeply conditioned into my brain and body...
And maybe yours too?
Today, as the gifts and delicious dishes are passed back and forth, or as you snuggle in for a cozy day on your own...
REMEMBER...
YOU ARE THE MAGIC.
YOU ARE THE GIFT.
I'm celebrating YOU
and would love to give you the gift of
realizing how true this is on January 7th!
(see invitation below)
