We have the power and awareness to recreate or reinvent ourselves again and again by consciously choosing to transform and grow. Change is not an interruption to life. It is an opportunity life offers for this transformation.
The earth rotates quietly and consistently, giving us the experience of day and night, seasons, and tides. Life force energy is dynamic and living in denial of its inherent attribute is nothing short of acting like a pigeon that sits with its eyes closed in the hope that the cat will not see it. Living with eyes open is a joyful and magical adventure. Living life to the fullest is the best tribute we can pay to life. By anchoring internally with the inner self, our axis, we can build the resilience to enjoy the waves.
Life rarely moves in a straight, predictable line. It flows more like white water rafting, filled with swift currents, unexpected turns, and moments where control feels limited. We can either enjoy the adventure or feel scared and scream, the choice rests with us.
My life was fairly stable till I decided to get married and move countries. The transition of new relationships, new countries, new jobs, new cultures…my life evolved so fast that I was constantly grappling with the changing circumstances. Then, my external relationships were my anchor and therefore, the pain of change was quite acute. My journey of self transformation has helped to build the resilience to ride the waves of change. Moreover, now I invite change into my life because I love the adventure and invigoration that each shift brings. Also, I know that it's best to partner and flow with life.
How comfortable are you being uncomfortable?
Embracing discomfort makes us adaptable and agile. In white water rafting, you cannot afford to resist the course of the river. The moment you fight the current, you lose balance. The same is true in life. Change challenges our habits, our identity, and our sense of safety. Yet, when we stop resisting and start engaging, uncertainty becomes a teacher rather than a threat.
A resilient mindset allows us to stay present even when the terrain feels unfamiliar. When you are anchored internally, you can pivot effortlessly. In the last few years, I have pivoted time and again, growing from a leadership coach to a spiritual teacher, constantly adapting and expanding the mediums of disseminating spiritual knowledge.
The pace of change today has become accelerated with the advancement of technology. This relentless pace is emotionally demanding. Old ways of coping are no longer enough. An accelerated journey of self transformation is the only way to keep innovating and creating.
Resilience is being like a rubber ball that bounces back. A rubber ball has the strength to rise to challenges, unlike a glass ball that cracks because it is inherently fragile. Also, when we develop emotional resilience, we stop reacting out of fear and begin responding with awareness. The inner anchoring allows us to lead ourselves first before attempting to lead others.
Resilience personifies recovery, learning, and renewal. Agility complements resilience by helping us adjust quickly without losing clarity. Together, they shape a leadership mindset that thrives amidst change.
When the world comes crashing down around us, rebuilding our self-esteem reveals our essence and develops our resilience. Read Rebuilding From Trauma to understand how strength is rebuilt from the inside out.
Innovation is often spoken about in the context of products, systems, or organizations. Yet the most powerful innovation is internal. Every phase asks something new of us. Sometimes it asks for strength. Sometimes for surrender. Most importantly, it asks for awareness. How we respond to change decides our outcomes as well as the quality of our inner world.
True innovation is effortless when it comes from alignment rather than pressure.
Self-innovation occurs when we align our thoughts, emotions, senses and energy with the inner self. This alignment expands awareness to identify patterns, connect dots, and see what’s possible. As we evolve internally, our creativity expands. Decision-making becomes intuitive rather than forced. We move from survival mode into conscious living. This inner shift becomes the foundation for meaningful external innovation.
Relationships are living systems. They evolve as we evolve. The theory of Transaction Analysis offers us to consider that we can either choose to engage as a parent and child or as adults in our relationships. The way we engage sets the tone for how others treat us. I had been stuck in a time warp till I realised that we all grow and evolve. Realigning my relationships helped to change the dynamics from feeling powerless to feeling respected.
Every relationship changes with time, experiences, and growth. What worked once may no longer serve. Staying relevant in relationships requires listening more deeply, loosening beliefs and expectations, and adapting with emotional intelligence.
Dexterity in relationships means responding rather than reacting. This requires us to listen, to ourselves, to another and the energy in the space. Only then can we respond relevantly. When we embrace change within relationships we establish trust and understanding.
Fear narrows vision. It keeps us focused on control, comparison, and outcomes.
Innovation needs space. Attachment to our identity and fear limit us from looking at life in totality. When we let go of our fears and create space, we can observe the patterns and identify opportunities. Then, we can embrace the oneness and interconnectedness of life, and become inclusive and collaborative to harness the collective potential.
Innovation becomes effortless when we act from trust, courage, and clarity. Leadership then becomes an expression of inner alignment rather than outer authority. I have expanded my product offerings from coaching leaders to writing books, and sharing blogs, videos, newsletters, podcasts, masterclass, by opening myself to new ideas and new relationships. My team is constantly nudging and supporting me to create new content to expand impact.
Life will continue to change. That is non-negotiable. What remains within our choice is how we show up.
Resilience keeps us steady. Agility keeps us flexible. Self-transformation keeps us evolving. When these qualities come together, we stop coping and start embracing change as a partner to our growth because change invites us to become more of who we already are.
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