
I still become bashful when I say why I love myself. Sometimes, I even giggle if I discover a unique quality. On occasion, when I'm driving alone and have some free mind space, I try to think of something new that I appreciate. It's fun to discuss it with the Lord and hear what He has to say.
When I have those sweet moments, the sour moments tend to tag along. If I'm not having the best day, the sour list monopolizes the sweet one, so I have to be intentional about how I handle it. I must force myself to compartmentalize the top three I can work on and leave the rest for another time. There are those I can do alone and those that require extra help.
I had the pleasure of hanging out with some brilliant women the other week, and it became more evident where I am weak; they are strong—some I recognized through observation and some that came up in discussion. For example, when I mentioned I didn't know how to begin or what to do in a particular area, this dear friend said she would be my example as she was steps ahead of me in this journey. She offered to teach me what she had already learned and was basically willing to hold my hand through it. She made it easy for me to be vulnerable and to tag onto her coattails.
Another sweet friend gave me a better perspective as someone who knows I can exhaust my energy when bringing change and solutions to a problem. One of her gifts is to see the big picture and be able to break it down into vignettes so that I won't become overwhelmed. She instructed me on how to move forward with the least amount of resistance.
And then there's always family who knows you the best and can hold up a mirror and show you exactly what and where you're deficient and help fill those areas.
Someone's sweet spot can help your sour spot. Be open to genuinely listening and receiving. Check back for accountability and share your success(es) so that you can create momentum and continually grow and change for the better.
This idea is similar to a relationship of an athlete and a coach. The coach can observe what is lacking and suggest improvements so you can become a stronger competitor. Similarly, you can hire a life coach to do the same for you. If you have a circle of trustworthy people in your life, lean on them to help refine the areas you choose to change.
"A wise person will hear and increase in learning,
And a person of understanding will acquire wise counsel..."
~Proverbs 1:5 (NASB)
Find your wise counsel, those you trust, and those you know who have stewarded their gifts with excellence and who would be willing to shape you to your fullest potential.
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