[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Showing up” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
This post is the fourth in a series. If you haven’t read “Waking Up<\/a>” and “Growing Up – The Descent<\/a>” and “Growing Up – The Return<\/a>“, you could to back and read them,, or you could dive in here. This post lays out a large collection of skills, tools and behaviors you can easily incorporate into your life. You might even bookmark this page because there is so much here to chew on.<\/p>\n Each tool is liked to another post that describes the tool, skill or practice in more detail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tabs active_tab_background_color=”#b32017″ inactive_tab_background_color=”#d09c6f” active_tab_text_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” tab_font=”|600|||||||” tab_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#f2e9d8″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tab title=”Waking Yp” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#3a3a3a” tab_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#f2e9d8″ background_enable_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Beginner\u2019s mind is a new way to experience learning. It invites you to pretend that you know nothing about the topic and open yourself to the possibility that by doing so, you can learn more deeply.<\/p>\n<\/div> Use every means available to know yourself more deeply, to know your beliefs, your shadows and defenses. Take assessments, sit in circle with others, get counseling or coaching, journal and look deeply into the mirror of who you are.<\/p>\n<\/div> Curiosity alone is the antidote to tightly held beliefs, and curiosity will make you want to know the other person more deeply.<\/p>\n<\/div> Remember that your beliefs may or may not be true. If your beliefs are different from the other\u2019s, that difference alone is a barrier to connection.<\/p>\n<\/div> Invite in people who inspire you. Form a support network of people who can help you learn and grow You may may need to create space in your life by letting go of people who hold you back. If you notice that some of your long term friends no longer interest you, don't put much energy into nurturing those relationships. Instead, put your energy into finding and making connections with the people who inspire you.<\/p>\n<\/div> Don\u2019t hide from or avoid the pain of waking up by taking a spiritual bypass. It doesn\u2019t work and it\u2019s a waste of precious time and energy.<\/p>\n<\/div> Knowing yourself can be accelerated by taking self-assessments. Some of the more common ones are:<\/p>\n Perhaps\u00a0 the best I have found so far is the CORE Map<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> Do you know how you recognize being loved? Which do you appreciate most:<\/p>\nSeek Beginner\u2019s Mind<\/h2>
Know Thyself<\/h2>
Be Curious About Everything<\/h2>
Hold Your Beliefs Lightly<\/h2>
Surround yourself with conscious people<\/h2>
Avoid Spiritual Bypassing<\/h2>
Take Self-Assessments<\/h2>
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What's your love language?<\/h2>