Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Aug/Sept 2016 Aspire Mag Full Issue | Page 35

Underlying Commitments As Identity In this case, it takes special courage to risk going for what we really want. If you feel that the underlying commitments you discover are a part of your identity, stay aware that you may need to keep reminding yourself of you who want to be, not who you’ve always been. Digging Deeper Yes, it’s true that some underlying commitments can be more easily unearthed than others. And some of them can be disengaged quickly, while others take a lot of time and work. If you find that you have some difficult underlying commitments in there, you’re far from alone. Most of us have some big ones. Just keep digging. It’s just the work we have to do as human beings! The unconscious is filled with information for us to bring into awareness. It never ends, but our lives get better and better the farther we go. Remember, if you find yourself getting stuck, don’t worry. You’re making progress! I find that part of my life is WISDOM & SELF-GROWTH Sometimes, we identify with our underlying commitments to such a degree that they become a big part of who we believe we are. In order to let go of them, we might have to give up an identity we’ve carried our whole life—as someone who isn’t smart or worthy enough, perhaps. We might have to defy the voice of a parent, who told us we’d never be successful. We might have to surpass our family’s circumstances—even if it makes them uncomfortable that we have money while they continue to struggle. always about self-discovery. The more I learn about myself, the more my self-worth increases. And the more easily I can make better, more conscious choices for my life. Allow the process to unfold as it does, and be patient. Every step forward is a positive one. By exposing your unconscious commitments, you’re gaining the ability to see and tell yourself the truth. You can step into a greater sense of worthiness—one that says, “I feel compassion for my child self’s beliefs and commitments, but it’s time for me to commit to what I truly deserve. I am grateful her beliefs and commitments got me to where they have on my journey. However, they are no longer serving me and it is time to replace them with more new beliefs and commitments that serve me as an Read Online! empowered adult.” Nancy Levin - Nancy, author of Worthy: Boost Your SelfWorth to Grow Your Net Worth and Jump … And Your Life Will Appear, is a Master Integrative Life Coach and hosts her own weekly call-in show on Hay House Radio. Visit her online at www.nancylevin.com 35