I recently took part in a pottery workshop where we handcrafted a clay herb pot. I don’t consider myself much of an artist per say. I did however love getting my hands dirty and generally find that immersing myself in creative processes of any kind fills my cup.
During the class, the instructor reminded us that each step of forming our pots was not about perfection. He said that the slight blemishes and so-called imperfections that are bound to occur, were actually the markings that made our pots one-of-a-kind and beautiful.
Those insightful words inspired me to own my pot with its irregularities and imperfections as a thing of beauty. It also got me thinking how adopting this powerful mindset in life would serve me well.
So often in life, the experiences that leave us feeling raw and broken, or the traits we carry around that are viewed as different or strange, can be the very things that we try with all our might to hide, minimize, label or beat ourselves up for.
What if the so-called blemishes, bumps, bruises and unique parts of our life stories are what make us beautiful? What if the very things we spend our whole lives running from and trying to cover up or change are actually the experiences that have shaped who we are, and are therefore worthy of owning and loving?
I can’t help but jump on board with the theory that life is messy. Instead of pretending it’s not or becoming swallowed by the messiness, we are much better off to grant ourselves some compassion and courage to OWN all parts of our life story as being uniquely ours.
In an effort to help make this mindset stick, I have made a list of reminders as to why I would rather summon the courage to own all parts of my story, instead of trying to fit in or feel ashamed of any part of my journey. Owning our stories, the bumps and all, is a liberating way to live. Give it a try and see if this mindset may be a right fit for you.
Emily Madill is an author, a professional coach and a motivational speaker. She lives on Vancouver Island, Canada, with her husband and two sons. Emily loves the creative process of writing. She writes a regular blog, is a blogger for The Huffington Post, and has published 11 titles in the area of self-development and empowerment, for children and adults. When not engaged in her creative passions, Emily enjoys an active lifestyle including running, fitness, yoga, and keeping up with the adventurous pace of her family. Learn more at: www.emilymadill.com. Click here to view Emily describe the message at the core of her work, and how the words "Listening When the Soul Speaks" embody that principle. Click here to view why Emily was compelled to write her newest title, ‘Fall in Love with Your Life, One Week at a Time.’
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