I was on one of our training calls this morning and listening as our host talked about the concept of 'Know For Yourself'. As we strive to know things for ourself in life we may make mistakes, go down the wrong path and have to head back, start things and then discover that they weren't right for us after all etc. Some-how, some-where along the way it has almost become taboo in society to make a mistake, people are afraid to branch out in case they do make mistakes, 'what will people think'. What will the 'neighbours' think?!! What if I stuff up, get it wrong, don't succeed. And so we become victim to 'the drug of agreement' as described in our call and I have to say I have fallen victim to that drug myself previously too. I wanted to succeed, try new things, branch out and in many, many ways I have but there was also a part of me that had that little voice saying 'but what if I'm not accepted' 'what if I try really hard and still don't make it'?

Some time ago I had an interesting encounter with a close relative. They suggested to me that I was living a life that would lead to heartbreak and that I was taking risks that would jeopardise my family and basically because I wouldn't settle for a stable job, I was a walking disaster!! As you can imagine it was an interesting conversation and afterwards I felt quite hurt and angry at the comments. The next morning however I woke up with a lightness in my heart and a clarity about this persons role in my life that I hadn't experienced before. A large part of my life previously had been based on this persons acceptance and approval and I woke realising that I no longer cared or even needed that approval anymore, that I would continue to be successful in the industry that I have chosen and continue to be self-employed EVEN IF my adventures make others uncomfortable. It was an amazingly freeing experience in many ways because it allowed me to clearly see that this is MY shot on the planet, MY life and MY chance to make my mark on the world. I choose to not live in fear of failure, I choose to give myself permission to make mistakes and above all else I choose to take chances, to live boldly, to be adventurous and to pursue my dreams and goals until I achieve them!! So far the ride has been exhilarating and breath-taking and I have accomplished some of my most heartfelt desires and goals!!

And... I choose to celebrate and encourage all others to break free of the fear of change and to know for themselves too. Go for it, I'll be the one holding the torch to light your path forward!!