How I Am Learning To Share

I used to keep to myself, sharing was hurtful. It opened me up to too many people. Being vulnerable was scary.

I have realized lately that I have something to share. And that it is important that I share it. To share I have to pour out, empty my cup a little bit. When I do, amazingly it gets refilled. And not just with stuff that I already knew. It gets filled with new friendships, new opportunities, new lessons, new life. I give and in turn I receive.

It seems simple enough, but taking that first step is often so scary for me.

Here are some actions I have been taking to push myself in this area.

- I act immediately on an idea. If I wait too long I loose my motivation and soon my idea gets pushed aside.

- I pursue my natural abilities. Often I think we get caught up in what looks good for other people rather than our own abilities. I have something to offer that no one else has. So, I’m going to focus on that.

- I try not to think to much about whether to do something or not. I act from my gut. If it works out, it works out. If it doesn’t, than I learn and move on. If I think too much I talk myself out of things.

Question: Do you have a part of you that is longing to come forth? What is holding you back?

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Michael and Claudia Good

rise365.com

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Comment by Claudia Good on February 17, 2012 at 8:01am: Cari,

Wow. Love that! You not only have something to share, but you must! I'm right there with ya :)

Comment by Cari Troyer on February 16, 2012 at 9:37am: Honey child, (sorry I had a prof who used to say that) what don't I have that holds me back?! Everyday o purposely choose life and conquer my fears - somehow make myself believe not only do I have something to share and give, but that I MUST.

Comment by Claudia Good on February 9, 2012 at 6:25pm: Hey Serg and Mike!

I think for some reason your comments on this post by my hubby (http://48days.net/profiles/blogs/taking-an-ice-cold-shower-idc-10) got connected to my post :)

Comment by Serg on February 9, 2012 at 8:19am: Funny thing. I have the Flinch on my que to read next. Good call Mike.

Comment by MIKE PURCELL on February 9, 2012 at 8:11am: I have been thinking about this lately, I read the book THE FLINCH, a quick free read from Amazon. It talks about this hesitation/flinch thing. Now when I am confronted with something and I have this sensation to pull back, I don't or at least think hard before I do. Great stuff, thx.