My Big But

Wow! I’ve got a big BUT, and I didn’t realize just how much it's been bothering me until recently.

I can’t help noticing it all the time now.

It has been affecting my self-image and how it has me hiding and keeping from showing up fully.

So If you’ve made it this far then you probably have guessed I’m not talking about my ass.

I’m talking about the limiting thoughts that keep popping up lately.

As part of my process to shift beyond all the fear and uncertainty out there, I’ve been focusing my energy on connecting more deeply with my inspired vision for the world.

I see a healed, thriving, and peaceful world emerging out of the darkness.

I see a world where we can stop living in fear and be free to follow our joy.

I see a renaissance of creativity, reconnection and abundance.

I see us creating a new way of life that supports and nurtures all living beings.

As soon as I start to get inspired or excited to share my vision for the world I want to help create-- BOOM! My big old BUT shows up.

And I can feel resignation and apathy creeping in.

So rather than taking the bait, I've been examining my BUT to see what’s behind it. (Yes, I like puns…especially about buns…ok?!)

I could hear my inner critic screaming…”But people don’t care about your vision!”

“But people are going to think you’re just a dreamer detached from reality”

“...there’s too much fear and division in the world to overcome right now and it’s only getting worse.”

“Just wait until things calm down out there”

BUT, BUT, BUT….it's exhausting.

I now see that all my BUTs are filled with the same fear and judgment I've been seeing "out there".

They block me from stepping full force into my vision

They keep me from taking full responsibility for being the change I want to see in the world

And I can see behind all its yelling my inner critic just doesn’t want me to be disappointed and heartbroken.

As I've been sitting with all of this for the past few days, I see that now is actually the perfect time for us to start sharing our inspired visions for the world with each other.

Visions beyond just “getting back to normal”.

Visions beyond just slowing the damage.

Visions beyond incrementalism and “fixing” systems that are no longer working for us.

So what’s possible If we let go of our BUTs and allow ourselves to connect to our vision?

We can start creating a life that not only inspires and fulfills us but it can be the catalyst and guide for true transformation .

So what’s your inspired vision behind your BUT?