"You don't have to be Oprah."

This just popped in my head last night. During one of my workshops, we wrote everything we feared on a board. It was a long list, and not very pleasant to look at. This was an exercise to face our fears. Some examples were fear of failure, abandonment, rejection, fear of being alone, the list went on. We were all overwhelmed looking at this list. But what we learned was that everything on our list was linked to one thing "fear that we are not good enough" or "unworthy", which is the same thing. It was very helpful to just look at that one thing, because we can deal with that, can't we? I say YES WE CAN! If it is true and we are all afraid of the same thing. Just think about the ramifications of this statement. When we look at the people around us, our loved ones, friends and co-workers we can see a pattern that can help us not only have better relationships with others, but step out of a life we don't want into a life we love. Basically we are all in the same boat. So I say jump in the water and start creating the life you want and know that just by being born you are worth it. You don't have to be a famous writer, have a lot of money, have the perfect body, or be Oprah, to find your peace and create a life you love. Just discover what you are good at, what you love to do and how you can give to others. When I mean give to others I mean give yourself freely, your heart. We are all incredible souls on this planet. We are here to grow, to learn, to fully express ourselves, and to give to others. I think we can do that. You are perfect the way you are, once you know that and be that and share who you are with others, everything else will fall in place. So, here's to "YOU!"
Lauren