Dear reader,
You work so damn hard. I see you, working so damn hard.
& you are exhausted, but even more you are motivated to do what is right.
You pursue your goals with a level of ambition I find inspiring.
Not only have you followed everyone else’s rules, but you’ve created your own; you are locked in on your prize, & no one person or thing will get in your way.
You will be successful.
The “why” motivating your destination was set down years ago -Ironically, it doesn’t seem to matter. The “why” is an afterthought, or maybe one of your subconscious.
Though if I had to guess: you want to prove you are worthy, & you want to make those you care about proud.
Furthermore, your “why” likely involves the idolization that success promises safety.
In other words, if you achieve “success,” you will be protected from any of the scary things you witnessed growing up;
Your willpower alone will keep you safe from stock market crashes, unhealthy relationships, & unexpected medical bills.
Somewhere along the lines, these promises fused with total perfection -
Thus, your drive not only protects you with job security, but assures a healthy family & alleviates any & all conflict.
I have good news, & I have bad news.
To rip the bandaid off: I must encourage us to ditch our rose-colored glasses. & yes, I include myself in this statement. I, too, can fall into the dangerous, fictitious belief that we will be safe forever if we work hard & abide by the rules.
The bad news is it’s all made up. Simply put, “success = safety” is wrong.
Not only is this a bummer to realize, but it is a difficult pill to swallow if you’ve worked tirelessly to submit to this belief your entire life. Cognitive dissonance will encourage you to turn a blind eye & replace your rose-colored glasses - your mind will scurry to do anything besides admit your sacrifices may not have been necessary.
Of course, it is absolutely possible to continue living through a historic lens. However, I must warn you: your stress will build, your health will decline, & you will never realize your true, empowering, expansive potential.
The fantastic news, is this is an incredibly simple change to make - & finally, maybe even in one instant, you will experience the wonderous victory you’ve pursued since you could walk.
This shift - from scattered, overwhelmed, & overworked, to empowered, free, & abundant - is a matter of admitting none of us are ever fully safe. There are no guarantees or absolute protections in this world - & THAT is good news.
That means you do not have to work 80 hours to earn your right to travel. You do not have to choose a “safer” career over your life calling. You can do what feels good NOW - because it turns out, what you’ve been working hard to achieve already exists in your present moment.
You are already good enough, reader. You are already as safe as you will ever be. You already have permission to do what lights you up - & please, for the sake of everyone on this planet, do it.
Utilize your hard work toward something that adds joy to your life. Achieve a life you are proud to live. & Enjoy every moment along our never-fully-safe path.
