How Stories Cause Suffering, Create Identities and Limit Our Experiences

Who would you be without your story? This was the central question in a recent 9-day retreat I experienced and what a journey it took me on! In this episode, I share how I dove deeper into the power of our unquestioned stories and how they create suffering in our lives and eventually solidify into identities that can keep us from being our authentic selves that can experience so many amazing things in the world. This self-reflection was me trying to articulate how much I thought I understood this universal principle of our suffering being optional, only to discover I have so much more to work left to do in understanding my own ego and its games. Over the last month or so since the retreat I have been journaling and looking deeper at these unquestioned stories and how they have unknowingly settled into identities. By returning to that anchor of "Who would I be without the story I'm believing?" I have discovered so many ways in which I can experience the world from a different perspective with a new open mind. This has been so rewarding! I've learned that as you continue to slowly dissolve some of these identities you become a more authentic you and move through the world with much less fear. It truly is another way to carve away drama to reveal our natural state of success and happiness. Here is a link to our Edit Your Story tool to get you started on noticing when you are stressed or frustrated and to better tune into your thoughts. This is the introduction to unlocking so much in your life. If you have any feedback or questions let's continue the discussion at any of the places below: Twitter Instagram Facebook For more of my videos and behind-the-scenes footage of my keynotes and speaking engagements check out my YouTube Channel. If you'd love for me to speak at your next event you can check out my Speaker's Page here to learn more. Let's keep ditching the drama.