RFP Podcast Episode #109 – Open Up

Touched on this a little yesterday in the blog but had a couple of thoughts come to me this morning. I had a meeting that I arrived early for and was reading Brene’ Brown’s book, “Rising Strong.” Yesterday I was a bit hard on myself and feeling guilty. I went about 25 days with booze and eating a mostly plant based diet, adding in chicken, turkey, and fish for some added protein. I was feeling really clear and clean for almost 4 weeks. After a weekend filled with friends being in town, the Waste Management Phoenix Open, my wife’s birthday, and a Super Bowl Party – well, the no booze and plant-based eating went right out the window 2 days. Typically, when I go off the rails a bit, enjoy some of the great thing’s life has to offer (food and beer and fun), I tend to beat myself up a bit. I shared this many times, talked about it, and always work my way out of the funk after a day. I know, it is silly, but it is also a part of life that we all deal with at points. This morning, Robin and I had a great conversation and, I think we both set each other up for a great day; I felt better after speaking with her and sharing some vulnerabilities. While reading the book, I felt compelled to write Robin a text to let her know some thoughts. “I’m waiting for my meeting to start reading Brene’ Brown’s book & of course she is talking about vulnerability. Over that last few years I think I’ve gotten good at sharing my vulnerabilities. That may be good or bad in your eyes sometimes 😬😬. But I do think it inspires others to be courageous. It has helped me realize that I am not perfect & others have seen that giving them permission to make mistakes. It results in us stretching ourselves, going beyond our limits & getting comfortable knowing we are human & make mistakes. My challenge is remembering this & forgiving myself. Sorry for the long text but figured I’d share. Luv u 😘” In today’s episode we go a little bit more on the topic and hopefully inspire others to be vulnerable. “As we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” – Marianne Williamson