The Weekly Reframe: What you would teach the world
Supporting you to free your mind so you can live from your heart!
"If you could teach the world one thing - just one - what would it be? And if you knew it might actually help someone, would you share it?"
- Shasheen Shah
About a month ago, I asked my community a question:
If you could teach the world just one thing, what would it be?
The responses I received were thoughtful, honest and full of wisdom. I’m so grateful to everyone who took the time to share. With permission, I’m sharing a few of these reflections anonymously. We can learn so much from each other.
You are your word.
"If I could teach the world one thing it is: YOU ARE YOUR WORD. Who you are is your word. If you keep your word you are known in the world as a person who keeps and stands on their word. If you don't keep your word you are known as a person who can't be counted on. Give your word with caution and think about what you are promising, your honor depends on it."
Trust your gut.
"I would want the world to know about trusting our gut rather than listening to others when it comes to meeting our own needs as the most critical."
Sharing is better than hoarding.
"If I could teach the world one thing, it would be that sharing is infinitely better than its opposite, hoarding. When I was trying to break in as a jingle singer and I was asking people “How do you do this?” I discovered that some people, a few, really didn’t want to share their wisdom. They were guarded, as if any success I had would diminish theirs. I’ve had a ton of people ask me, “How do you break into this business?” And it has always felt good to say, “Well let’s talk and I’ll give you some thoughts and opinions.” I always felt that their appreciation was a huge gift."
As for me, my original answer was this:
You are not your thoughts.
You are the one having the thoughts. The one witnessing them. And that shift in perspective can change your whole life.
Recently I’ve been feeling something else that feels just as important:
You are not your personality, either.
Our personalities are more flexible than we think. Over time, we attach labels to ourselves: I’m this kind of person, I’m not that kind of person. These labels can help us make sense of ourselves, but they can also box us in. And while they might offer temporary comfort to our brain, they eventually become limiting. See, the brain loves labels, but often turns them into excuses. Ask me how I know:-)
(There’s so much more to say here...this might be a full article soon. Stay tuned.)
Until then, thank you for reading, and happy Friday beloveds!
Step by step,
Jessie
P.S. I’d still love to hear your answer to this question. Hit reply - what’s the one thing you’d teach the world?