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I’m finally owning up to it! IT IS ALL ABOUT ME! At conference I had a breakthrough moment. I’ve been fearful of my ideas and taking them out into the world. I was always wondering what the negatives would be. I was scared of being who I was “CODA” and running with it. This year’s conference helped me to see that I want to be a speaker. “Hearing” people tell me that I have great stories that are also inspiring!
Basically you have to love yourself before you can love others. If I don’t think about my healthy needs and focus on ME - then I can’t focus on others. It’s true, there are studies. You know like when you get on a commercial airplane and they tell you…secure your own mask before assisting others. Same concept!
Photo credit - another fabulous Coda - Sean he also talks about the conference here!
Sometimes I Google myself, and I found this blog post almost 2 years ago from Xanga. Pretty funny now.
You mean it’s not all about me?It started out as a joke. As I was sharing with my friend Janine about it this site, she replied, “Oh, a place where everyone knows it’s all about you”. I paused a bit on the phone, thinking, well isn’t that obvious, if I have a blog, it would be “all about me”. For the last 10 years, that has been a common theme with my friends. They pretty much think, I think, “it’s all about me”. As I reflect, there have been times that I LOVED being the center of attention. I admit, I do love it. But I know there were other times when it wasn’t “just about me”. I was mentally running down a list of good deeds gone unnoticed. I was ready to get really sappy and pathetic by saying…see…see.. I do for others!! So before I could post my very long list. The following situation happened. Late in the day I was approached by Human Resources (gulp). I was informed that my boss was terminated. Being his assistant, I immediately asked, “so will this affect me?” Ummm yea, I guess it is “all about me”. Lisa |
July 18th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
ha…what a fab picture! you know this post reminds me of something a person who was schooling me on buddhism said. he said when chanting, you should chant first for your own happiness. then start chanting outward starting with those closest to you, then people you only know somewhat…then people you don’t know at all.
the reasoning was the same as you stated in your oxygen mask example. if you’re not happy then you wont be effective at bringing happiness for others.
July 18th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Thanks Sean! I agree. My mind is focusing on Law of Attraction and all things considered healthy!
July 21st, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Share your story– for that’s what’s unique!
July 21st, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Karen - you are right and learning that we are all unique is a wonderful way to approach life and outlook!
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