The Art of Trust
The power of trust starts deep within ourselves when we access the state of vulnerability. The psychologists tell us that by becoming vulnerable we can be healed. It is in the risk-taking that we move through our fears. When we stretch our limits, we continue to grow and develop our strengths. This space can only be accessed when we feel complete safety. It is in a trusting environment that we become willing to take risks. Whenever we are in a space where we are free to express all emotions, free from judgment, criticism, and anything except wholehearted support, we let go of our defenses and open up. When we experience consistent love and support, we start to feel safe and open further, allowing our natural and authentic self to come out and play. When we let go of caring about what others might say or think and allow ourselves to make mistakes, we start to form a natural bond of comfort and ease with ourselves and our audience. It is this place where self nurturing and unending creativity pop out. It is here where we begin to communicate better, feel better and know the perfect movements, statement, feelings and actions for each moment. Many of us feel the need to be performers, always rehearsing our lines and comparing ourselves to others. As children, most of us were manipulated by parents, teachers and authority figures to do and become what they thought was best for us. Some were told, “Children should be seen and not heard,” or “Think before you speak.” Many of us were, at best, supported through “constructive criticism.” Some were diminished, embarrassed or just plain ignored. We performed in a way that supported what others thought we should be doing or saying. We accepted the idea that we had to perform rather than be ourselves. In fact, many of us took speech training where we were told to stand a certain way, speak with a “normal voice,” and look over our audience in a certain manner. The thought seldom occurred to us that we are perfect just the way we are! It is our uniqueness that shines the brightest and our differences to which others connect. When we celebrate our differences, we connect to our human oneness that says, “You’re different and that’s great!”
The power of trust lies within the power of truth. When we are truthful with ourselves, we start focusing on our brilliance instead of the past illusions of what others told us we should do or who we think we should be. It is only when we have the willingness and desire to let these illusions go that the truth of our being is revealed. It is in this search that we can let go of past wounds that stifle our abilities in the moment to realize what we have become. When we are busy thinking about what we could have become or should say, or what we should look like in front of others, our creative nature is blocked. We are then relating to others from a place of limitation, lack and fear — not trust. The power of trust is realized when we open up to our unlimited possibilities that lie just this side of truth. As you open up to this truth, the masks and defenses fade way and the uniqueness that only you possess comes forward seeking its greatness!
As you open up your heart, you will see the amazing qualities that lie locked within yourself. I can coach you through this!
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