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God, Grant Me the Confidence of Beautiful Chorus - Red Things on Tuesday
God, Grant me the Confidence of Beautiful ChorusI love Beautiful Chorus. Their music is excellent. I've listened to them in various states of consciousness, and they don't miss. I'm listening to them right now. They're also funny. Their presence on Instagram makes me chuckle. And, they are confident. They know they're great. They know their music heals the soul. They don't shrink from it. The other day, they posted this video. It says: Hi, We're Beautiful chorus. We've gotten you through stressful workdays Challenging yoga classes Childbirth Grief Now we're going to get you through the holiday season. It's an ad for their Christmas album. I'm glad they plugged it. Somya is a real big fan of the season, and Christmas has been on constantly for the past week, and this record is a welcome addition to the rotation. These ladies are as tapped into the spirit of the season as anyone. It comes through. But the point is, they own it. They've gotten us through, and they know they've gotten us through, and they're not afraid to say it. They are fully confident that they will continue to get us through. All the evidence points to this. No reason they wouldn't. No reason for false humility. Evidence-based confidence. This is the kind of confidence I want for myself, and the kind of confidence I want for you, especially those of you out there who are budding coaches, therapists, guides, and healers. May you have this level of confidence. The world is full of overconfident healers. Just check out Adam's Healing from Healing page, or Jules Evans' Ecstatic Integration blog. The blithely enthusiastic are everywhere. God Bless'em. But so many of the people I mentor, train, or coach are on the opposite side of the spectrum. They lack a level of confidence that would make them more useful to the people they serve, or could serve. And the really wild thing is, they lack confidence in their abilities despite evidence to the contrary. They tell me stories of happy clients, resolved issues, and successful journeys. And yet, in their minds, they're still not enough. Unfortunately, confidence isn't transferable; we can't give it to each other. We can validate each other (you're enough (yes, you!)) - We offer motivation (Go get'em tiger), but ultimately, your confidence is an inside job. We can't think ourselves into confidence. We need to act our way into it. We build confidence by acting from a commitment to our values consistently, over a long period of time. We show up and do something challenging. We make sure we're motivated to grow and improve, even if it's in small increments. We do the right thing, even if it's hard. We stay present and non-reactive under stress. And, we allow ourselves to celebrate our victories. It's the holidays. It's time to celebrate. It's time to give ourselves a gift. Give yourself the gift of recognition. That's your homework for this week. When you crush it, feel it. Allow the victory to move through your system, nourishing you, brightening you. Let even the smallest win decorate the sacred tree of your body with the shiniest of baubles and the brightest of stars. May you have not only the confidence of Beautiful Chorus, but the strength to create it for yourself. The Tam Integration Coaching Training Program - We can't transform you into a totally confident person in 5 months, but it's a start.Coaching Training starts February 3rd and runs through the end of June. You'll learn how to work with polarities, paradoxes, and mysteries. You'll sit in the silence and the weirdness until it feels like home. You'll delve into your mind, and the minds of your classmates, and come out kinder and wiser for it. The program offers a wide range of tools & coaching models that give you the framework you need to make use of your gifts.
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Save if you register before Next Monday (some very short extentions might be available) https://tamintegration.com/psychedelic-coach-training/ Integration Coaching Training Info SessionDecember 23rd, 5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern Of Course, Beautiful Chorus The Golden RoadThe Golden Road has evolved into a wonderful group of practitioners. The wonderful people who show up share not only their journeys, but the journeys of those they steward. It's become a place of learning, support, accountability, and peer review. Folks are learning some things from me, but they are also learning from each other. We all face unique challenges as we work in this space, and it's great to have a place where we can bring them for non-judgmental feedback and reflection. You're invited. Click here to join! The sensitive stuff isn't recorded; that's just for those of us in the room, but there are many teachings that are. There is a growing collection of masterclasses designed for coaches, guides, and therapists. Here are some of the upcoming live masterclasses: The Wisdom of the Chakras as a Clearing Tool with Carla Detchon As a Life Coach for over 20 years, Carla helps clients integrate transformational time periods in their lives such as psychedelic experiences, mid-life crises, divorce or career transitions, using energy tools, guided meditations and integration practices. DisclaimerNothing in this email should be considered medical or legal advice. We're not suggesting that you break any laws or do anything dangerous. This email is offered as education and entertainment in the spirit of harm reduction. Consult medical and legal professionals if you have questions. Sometimes, there are affiliate links in this email. It helps support this project. Thank you! |
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