“How can I bring my gifts into the world today?”

and I just got back from a 5-day “workation” / retreat.

We stayed in a glamping tent in a retreat property out in the woods, and focused on getting some things done for Focus Founders.

What was meant to be a productive time together ended up being something totally different.

Rather than getting a lot done, I found myself riddled with anxiety half the time, and struggling to focus the other half. I got less done than if we’d just stayed home.

However, I got something else while I was there…

A realization.

The seeds of transformation.

Part of our mission with Focus Founders is to create a business not out of a need for money or out of the manic “must get things done” energy, but rather from a place of love and joy.

Both Rex and I are perfectly capable of building a business that makes a lot of money. We’ve done so several times before.

Focus Founders is different. Yes, we plan to grow it to make a lot of money…

But the real experiment here (which is going really well, I might add) is how can we build a business purely from a place of love and joy? And not out of need, or forcing ourselves to get things done?

And this week, I have unlocked even more of the puzzle.

One of the pieces of the puzzle is building on top of your natural gifts.

The talents you were born with, or really enjoy cultivating.

For me, some of my gifts are authenticity, enthusiasm, and deep compassion. And so I bring these gifts into this business in every way I can.

But it’s not just business where our gifts can shine.

I woke up this morning and a burning question hit my mind. It was one of those moments where the universe just strikes you with something you need to know.

The question was this:

How can I bring my gifts into the world today?

You see, something I learned this week is that when I am in my power, my light shines brighter. And when my light shines brighter, I have more to give to others.

But stepping into my power is a choice. And it takes conscious intention.

Because it’s easy to shrink.

It’s easy to give in to the negative voice inside your head.

It’s easy to forget how fucking awesome you are, and spiral into thoughts like “I am not enough” or “I am too much”

And these thoughts dim your light. They make you smaller. They poke holes in your own cup, leaving you with less to give.

My challenge, both to you and to myself?

Make the conscious choice to step into your power today.

Choose to talk to yourself with love and compassion.

Remember who the fuck you are.

Shine that damn light so bright that it helps the ships come safely home to port. It attracts your people - your clients - your tribe.

Ask yourself:

How can I bring my gifts into the world today?

And act in accordance.

For me?

I am starting by writing this post. And I am continuing by choosing loving acceptance of where I am at, and bringing loving awareness to my inner voice (and inner critic).

Because stepping into your power can truly be as simple as making a choice.

And the whole world feels it when you make that choice.

So how will you bring your gifts into the world today? Let us know in the comments.

P.S. I know I still have to announce the winners for the October challenge. I have been behind due to some very turbulent emotional weeks after my week in Costa Rica. But I will get it done this week! Stay tuned!!

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