Be open to feedback

Each person’s truth is exactly that – their truth – and it’s important to remember that it’s valid and important to them.

If we can humble ourselves to be open and listen, we can learn.

It doesn’t mean that everything a person shares will be true for you, but you can always learn something from their perspective if you’re willing to listen.

There are gifts in every exchange if you’re open to receiving them.

Today I received feedback – about me – from my daughter.

Although it was tough to hear,  she wasn’t wrong – and it reminded me how important it is to have a “come from” rooted in love and compassion.

I know my weaknesses – and I’m working on them – however, hearing from someone I love, gives me that extra incentive to speed up the process.

It can be super challenging being in what feels like the beginning stages – it’s like having one foot in two canoes that are going in separate directions.

As a “newbie,” I still find myself going between Front Side of the model and Back Side of the model living and thinking, as Dr. Sue teaches. 

As I learn to put into practice that which I know to be True, I have to be patient with myself and keep consciously choosing to begin again.

As I continue to embody and integrate, it will get easier – but for now, I’m grateful for the feedback and to have people in my life who are honest and care enough to share their truth so I can grow and evolve.