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What habits, thoughts, or beliefs would your most ideal self have? Which habits, thoughts, or beliefs do you have now that won’t serve your ideal version of you?
This week's Spiritual Newsletter is all about change - and kindness.
Kit |
I confess, I’ve been struggling a bit lately. I get like that from time to time – I’ll have to reassess who I am and what I am doing with my life. I know that I am a flawed person. That there is plenty of room for self-improvement. Trouble is, I can get so focussed on my flaws, get so critical, so negative about myself that it’s a hindrance rather than a help towards something better. If that sounds familiar, here are some things I have come to realise recently.
My starting point was: What habits, thoughts, or beliefs would my most ideal self have? Which habits, thoughts, or beliefs do I have now that won’t serve that higher version?
My ideal self is a more positive person, with a stronger faith; more active and energised and outgoing. Someone who can make a positive contribution to their community. My current self tends towards the negative, is insecure in their faith, procrastinates and hides way, getting lost in their own world.
Take a moment and think about it. Picture your most ideal self. The version of you who embodies everything you most value. What does this person do each day? How do they think? What beliefs guide them in their life?
Your highest self is unlikely to live reactively. They’ll be mindful of their time and energy. They’ll make space for self-care, for preparing healthy food, and make time for silence, stillness and reflection.
Fear, doubt and worry won’t be their default setting. Their thoughts will be aligned with love, and peace, and possibility.
Their belief in themselves will be unwavering. They’ll know that they are worthy of success, and love, and happiness. That every challenge is an opportunity for growth. That they are divinely supported in everything that they do.
How often do you embody these traits in your current life? If you’re anything like me, it won’t be as often as you’d like. Because all of these things are easier said than done.
I’ve found that whenever I try to think positively, and try to convince myself that I am worthy of good things, my mind automatically goes but…. I’ve come to expect the worst, so whenever anything good does happen I feel like I’m just waiting for it all to come crashing down again. That makes it almost impossible to enjoy myself. Which is not a healthy way to think.
While we all have the potential to step into our highest selves, the habits, thoughts, and beliefs we carry in the present moment may not always align with this vision. Our current self might have limiting beliefs or self-sabotaging habits that can prevent us from stepping fully into the life we desire.
Maybe you’re like me. Maybe you struggle to create and maintain a consistent routine, or you find it hard to say "no" to things that drain your energy. Perhaps you find it challenging to prioritise yourself or you feel overwhelmed by the demands of daily life.
Do you, like me, catch yourself thinking thoughts like, “I’m not good enough” or “I’m not worthy of success”? These thoughts can keep you stuck in a cycle of limitation and fear. The mind can be a powerful tool, both for better and for worse.
Perhaps deep down, you still hold onto harmful beliefs that you’re not capable of change, or that you’re undeserving of love, or care, or anything good. These beliefs are like chains that keep your spirit stuck, bound.
You’re not stuck, though. Change is possible. It starts with acknowledging the habits, thoughts and beliefs that no longer serve you. Simply noticing where you are out of alignment is a step towards creating change.
As is so often the case, it’s best to start small. What’s one habit you can shift today? What’s one limiting idea that you’re ready to release?
I went to the cinema a few days ago, to watch the F1 movie. That may sound like nothing, but I hadn’t been to the cinema in 30 years. The last time I went – it was to see Casper – I had a panic attack. I didn’t dare to go after that. As a step towards overcoming my fears, I let my love for Formula 1 coax me into going. There’s a smaller cinema about 20 minutes away from me and it was perfect. There were only 30 other people watching the movie. Not too busy. And though I felt somewhat anxious at first, I settled into it and actually had a good time. Now I know I can go to the cinema when I want to and that’s a little freedom regained in one simple step.
The big changes rest in small, everyday actions. It is by practicing new habits and thoughts consistently that we slowly, but steadily, become what we long to be. You won’t see any big results immediately, so be patient and compassionate with yourself throughout this process.
And remember, whilst you may not be your ideal self yet, your current you is no less worthy of kindness and care. When you find yourself being overly negative or critical of yourself, when you talk yourself down, it’s good to ask yourself – would you talk to your friend like that? Your partner? Your child? If the answer is no, it’s not a healthy way to treat yourself, either. This line of thinking takes practice, too. I’m working on it myself.
Just because you’re not your perfect you, doesn’t mean that you’re bad. We’re all a work in progress. You’ll get there in the end.
Kit
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