Where in your life are you beating your head against the wall? Did you notice I assumed you are<\/em> \u201cbeating your head against the wall?\u201d I can nearly guarantee, with very few exceptions, that you are doing something currently that feels exactly that way. You may feel stuck in a relationship, dissatisfied with your living space, or wondering why you haven\u2019t found a job in the same field as that expensive degree you obtained. But, if you can\u2019t find something in your life that fits this description, just stop reading, don\u2019t waste your time and I\u2019ll see you back here next week! Oh\u2026.And kudos to you! You rock!<\/p>\n Still reading, aren\u2019t you? Here\u2019s the kicker \u2013 I\u2019m still here, too, and writing this blog. In my own past history someone else was usually involved in me bloodying my head. Mind you, I always had his\/her best intentions in mind. The problem was that it was what I <\/em>wanted for them, not what they<\/em> wanted. But I, in my infinite wisdom, had decided someone else needed to be more expressive or successful or something. My heart, and yours, too, is in the right place. We mean well, but because we don\u2019t have agreement with the other person in this endeavor it doesn\u2019t work out to our liking.<\/p>\n Haven\u2019t you said, or heard someone say, \u201cS\/He has SO much potential! If only s\/he would (fill in the blank).\u201d It seems we human beings have some innate ability to readily recognize exactly what everyone else should be doing. And here\u2019s the second kicker:\u00a0 While we\u2019re busy trying to figure out or help everyone else be amazing, we probably aren\u2019t doing such a bang up job on ourselves.<\/p>\n Here is some \u201cTerry Talk\u201d for you to chew on:\u00a0 You cannot have a relationship with someone\u2019s potential <\/strong>(though God knows I\u2019ve tried at times!). I first figured this out decades ago and it\u2019s still true. Ignoring that statement is why we find ourselves so frustrated at times. We can so easily be intoxicated in the potential that we fail to see the individual.<\/p>\n When we unilaterally decide someone needs our input and\/or guidance they become a \u201cproject.\u201d If we are not mindful, we get so involved in helping the other person to be wonderful that it becomes our purpose in life. Meanwhile, the authentic self within us is screaming, \u201cWhat about me?!?\u201d \u201cWhy aren\u2019t my needs being met?\u201d That\u2019s why that even if we convince our loved one to do what we<\/em> feel is right for them<\/em> we still don\u2019t feel quite complete with the process. And there\u2019s the biggest clue on this path \u2013 if it doesn\u2019t feel right, then why are we doing it?<\/p>\n Unfortunately, instead of stepping back, taking a deep breath and examining our own potential we can very easily get sucked into finding another \u201cproject,\u201d aka \u201cvictim.\u201d The question is, When will it be your<\/em> turn to be amazing? When will you give yourself the time to nurture the greatest potential within you? When will you take the step to stop pining about your potential and take the steps necessary to fulfill your purpose on earth? We have to recognize our gifts \u2013 otherwise we are robbing the world of something no one else can give \u2013 and then act in such a way as to make them available to the world.<\/p>\n A big part of our work on this planet is that of service to others. We must, however, begin with ourselves. Another universal truth is \u201cAs above, so below. As within, so without.\u201d It is only by giving fully of ourselves that we can truly be the most effective in helping others, and that means recognizing our unique inner light.<\/p>\n To get more deeply in touch with your inner guidance I would like to suggest that over the next few days you stop yourself \u2013 even for a moment \u2013 when you next find you are lamenting over a friend or loved one not living up to their<\/em> potential. Take that opportunity to bless them on their current path, close your eyes and ask yourself, How can I best fulfill my own potential?<\/em> What within me is calling me to come forward, to color outside the lines, to show the world who I am? And, as always, have fun with this!<\/p>\n In Spirit, Truth and Playfulness,<\/p>\n Terry<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Where in your life are you beating your head against the wall? 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