Inner Truth: Life Lessons

A trip to Arizona taught me a few core lessons that I humbly share with you in the heartfelt hope they serve you exponentially: 

Trip Lesson #1: Life Wants You to Win

It really, really, really does. You just need to get out of your own way (by staying super open, holding your goals with a very light grasp and trusting the wisdom of your instincts over the chattering of your logic). Deep within us lurks a saboteur, a voice of fear that convinces us to stop when we are set to start or surrender when we are close to the gold. Best to notice that voice a little more and shout it down so you begin to fly. 

Trip Lesson #2: Real Risk Delivers Large Rewards

A few years ago, I skied down a mountain in New Zealand. I'd never skied deep powder before that day. But I had no choice but to betray my demons, transcend my insecurity and drop down that epic summit the helicopter left me on. That day of my life was messy, awkward, terrifying, gorgeous, inspiring and seriously unforgettable. Please know: If I hadn't had the guts to say a big YES to the opportunity, I'd have missed a grand adventure life had in store for me. The main suggestion: that project you want to do but are frightened to do is the best one to do. Your greatness demands no less. 

Trip Lesson #3: You're Not Supposed to Understand Everything

It's human nature to wish for an explanation to everything. We create a mental architecture from the time we're children and then try to fit the events of our lives into these neat intellectual models. Why? So we feel safe and secure and in control. But that just makes life laugh... 

...the true brilliance of your life resides well past your comfort zone and the riches it has in store for you live on the other side of your arena of control. 

...allow me to ask you...what if...you were actually safest out in the vast unknown of your deepest blue oceans? I'm learning that so much of life is an amazing mystery. We'll never figure it out. And while it may not unfold the way you want, it always--eventually--turns out even better than you expected. 

Trip Lesson #4: Generosity Delivers Miracles

I rarely use the word "miracles" in my work. But it is beyond stunning to me what happens when I commit to being the most generous, giving, loving and open instrument of extreme service in every room I happen to be in. The hand that gives, gathers, it just does.