The Path To Aliveness

How much aliveness are you experiencing in your life? What about authenticity? And where are you with internalizing the link that exists between the two?

The path to aliveness is absolutely grounded in authenticity..owning who we really are, expressing our true voices and living our passions. It sounds simple enough in theory, yet sometimes in our humanness we make it rather complicated! We can simply get in our own way when it comes to fully embodying the spirit of authenticity, thus blocking ourselves from a rich sense of aliveness.

When this is happening, underlying beliefs and thoughts are typically running the show. Consciously or unconsciously, they are holding us back from truly granting ourselves permission to cultivate our authenticity and aliveness. Shall we examine this dynamic a little closer? Take a peek and see if any of the following sounds familiar:

1. Taking time for me in that way is self-indulgent. I feel guilty and selfish, and I worry about what other people are thinking.

2. Passion, aliveness and following my bliss sounds wonderful and all, BUT that is just fantasy. It belongs in dream land, not reality.

3. I notice that I tend to move through my life on "automatic pilot." Things just seem to happen. I am not in the habit of consciously designing my life according to who I really am.

4. And who am I REALLY? I have no idea what I am passionate about or what it would be like to feel bold aliveness. I wouldn't even know where to begin.

5. I am fearful. What if declaring who I really am and honoring what brings me most alive is disappointing to others? What if it creates turmoil?

I think it is safe to say that giving the above too much of our attention or energy is a guaranteed recipe for feeling disconnected from our authentic selves and missing out on any real experience of aliveness. Being guided by such limiting beliefs leaves virtually no room for joy, discovery, lightness and peace.

So how do we shift into a place of giving ourselves permission? Bottom line, honor the TRUTH. Honor the monumental value and importance of centering our lives on authenticity and aliveness.

In service of getting you fired up to move forward with this very important work, I offer the following juicy justifications:

1. Honoring yourself and nurturing your aliveness is an incredibly loving act..for yourself AND others. Who are you being when you are most alive? How do you show up in the world? If you have difficulty envisioning this, just think about what it looks like when you are NOT feeling alive! Now imagine the gifts and blessings that will come through you when you are generously sharing your aliveness.

2. When you tap into your true self and experience vibrant aliveness, you are being your highest self. This opens up the flow of resourcefulness, power, creativity and productivity. I trust that when you are driven by passion, purpose and aliveness you are unstoppable. How exhilarating to think about what you will accomplish!

3. Fabulous role modeling. You are inspiring to so many others who just might need a little encouragement to step more fully into their best lives. I would bet that you often advocate passionate living to others, proclaiming they deserve it. Well so do you. Lead the way. As I am sure you have heard before, actions speak louder than words.

4. You are meant to experience joy, passion and fulfillment..to truly live this journey we call life. If you need to be reminded of this truth, spend some time with a baby. The unbridled joy is contagious and highlights the fact that there is nothing you need to do to earn the right to such aliveness.

5. Claiming your authenticity and igniting your aliveness is your highest form of service. Our world is dramatically enriched by the diversity that exists among us and the creativity that emerges from each one of us following our own path. Extraordinary service is born in this place.

By: Carrie Garber

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As a Transformation Coach, Carrie Garber works with heart-centered, aspiring entrepreneurs who are longing to create a business rooted in passion and meaningful service. Visit Deeper Waters Coaching to sign up for your FREE e-course, "A Recipe for Richness: 7 Essential Ingredients for Cultivating a Juicy Journey in Life and Business" and learn more about Carrie's coaching.