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Something Worth SharingPorcelain EnergyWhile working with a client last week, she shared her thoughts about her personal journey over the past year. Reflection is such an important “pause”, and it’s in these moments we can realise how far we’ve come. In this example, my client talked about the struggle she’d experienced in finding her true self and her identity. This particular young lady is an inspiration, almost emerging in front of my eyes - with a spark of ambition and purpose to pursue a life of fulfilment and meaning. However, we chatted about the amount of energy it takes to present what we believe to be the ‘acceptable-should’ version of ourselves. I’m pretty sure I can safely say we all experience this - or at least HAVE experienced it. We can use an incredible amount of energy trying to create perfection for the outside world to see that living within our natural state. Many of us spend way too much time and focus building a shell around ourselves that we believe will be viewed positively and cover the reality of ourself - it can feel safer than if we let anything slip. Have you ever thought about the fact that it takes so much effort to create this beautiful porcelain facade? Have you ever thought that no one cares about this, because everyone is too busy perfecting their own porcelain version of themselves? The energy we waste on the porcelain version could be much better used when applied to living a true and amazing life - and celebrating our flaws, mistakes and brilliance. Our energy, as with time and health, is incredibly valuable and once spent, is spent - so use it wisely.
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