=Growing, Loving, Opening & Willing
In the spirit of the season of gift-giving, it’s timely to take an inventory of our own gifts (the kind you don’t purchase). What gifts do you offer?
So many of us have the gifts of nurturance, creativity, leadership, decisiveness, active listening, writing, singing – the list could go on and on. Often around this time of year we get so caught up in buying gifts for one another, we never stop to notice all the gifts we already possess and can give freely without any monetary exchange.
When you pause and think about your Glowing gifts, do you notice any resistance? Fear? Doubt? Many people, women in particular, struggle with claiming their talents and gifts. I too have had to overcome internal obstacles in order to claim my skills and gifts. (“In fact, a new national online survey by TODAY and AOL found that 60 percent of adult women have negative thoughts about themselves on a weekly basis.”) And during stressful times in our lives, self-doubt and criticism often increase.
But the truth is, who are you not to be as bright and wonderful in the world as you know you are inside? There’s no use in denying your extraordinary gifts any longer!
When you embrace your brilliance, own your talents and share your gifts with the world, all of your relationships benefit and your capacity for love grows and Glows. There’s a little golden rule about gift-giving – you must first be able to receive. Until we are able to receive with an open heart, we’re really not able to give with an open heart.
So with receiving in mind – may you feel showered with love this holiday season, and may you claim your gifts for all to see, so you can leap into the new year revitalized by your GLOW!
Guest Writer-Katie Macks
Katie Macks is the owner of Get Your Glow On, LLC is a certified relationship coach, with 25 years experience. Her unique approach inspires new perspectives and hope for successful women who have lost touch with what really matters in the midst of juggling the roles and demands of contemporary life.
Katie is passionate about helping women transform their lives with awareness and accountability, so they can regain freedom of choice and experience trusting, meaningful relationships with themselves and others. To find out more about Katie visit www.katiemacks.com or connect with her on Facebook.