Disclaimer: Details about this client has been anonymized to protect her identity.

She was an artist, brilliant in creating beautiful things: beautiful art, beautiful music, beautiful words.

But all her life, she knew she could only be loved for being useful to others. And it hurt! The rejection she felt hurt so much.

Beliefs make our reality. They form the rules by which we live our lives. And when we deliberately ignore them, we feel uncomfortable, sometimes to the point of pain or unbearable guilt.

Michelle, think about your beliefs in the following categories:

• How do you stay healthy? How do you live a good life?
• What does it mean to be a good employee? A good boss?
• What does it mean to be a good parent? A good child?
• What does it mean to be a good person? A good citizen of the world?
• etc.

The choices you make are all shaped by what is "good" by your belief's standards. And when you make "bad" choices, you feel guilty, afraid, shame, or any number of uncomfortable feelings.

These beliefs bind us to certain behaviors.

But look what happens when what you desire is a "bad" choice according to your beliefs (even when it "feels right").

This happens a lot when you step out of your comfort zone into your growth zone. Your natural desires will always point you towards growth. But growth doesn't happen in your usual routine bubble... Think about making a career move that doesn't conform. Think about choosing a lifestyle that suits you, not everyone else. Think about being authentic and true to yourself.

This is when you feel torn between your desire and your "principles". It's always uncomfortable. And sometimes, it can hurt a lot!

Back to my client...

She couldn't help herself any longer. She couldn't deny her desire to express her beautiful soul. She gave up her job and followed her dream. She became a struggling artist.

But it cost her so much. Every night she would cry because of the pain. She knew she was only "loved for the role she played" in other people's lives... And she walked away from that role. From being strong and depended upon, she is now dependent on others.

We had a Release! session a week after we met. And she cried all throughout the process. Expunging all the hurt and pain inside.

And at the end, like the sun coming out after the rain, her brilliant smile came out. She was radiant and content.

Her old limiting beliefs now feels like a lie. She even said "Who would ever think that?" It no longer had hold over her!

Your desire and your beliefs can pull you in opposite directions causing pain and confusion. In my Release sessions, I help my clients align the two. Then you can move through life with ease and full integrity. (Learn more about Release! here.)

Business Owners: What beliefs do you have around what it takes to succeed? Do you feel conflict around your desire ("to raise prices") and your principles ("it's not a good deed if I charge for it"). Can you tell where your limiting beliefs are making you uncomfortable?

I'd love to hear about your experience and your thoughts on this. Reply and tell me if this resonates with you.

Curiously...

🤗 Michelle