“An old belief is like an old shoe. We so value its comfort that we fail to notice the hole in it.” ~ Robert Brault
What do you believe about yourself? Do you believe you are smart? Funny? Easy-going? Hard-working? Handsome? Understanding? Strong? Beliefs about ourselves develop over the course of our lifetime. They form as a result of our parents, families, friends, teachers, coaches, and self-awareness.
The old beliefs are OLD because they were formed very early. Unfortunately, they are usually the ones that are most damaging. These beliefs tell us we’re not good enough, tall enough, smart enough, cute enough, thin enough, or fast enough to get what we want out of life. Holes in those “old beliefs,” like old shoes, create problems. Holes in our shoes allow the water to seep in, the pebbles to roll around, and the cold air to rush inside – like old beliefs – making our life miserable, wet, uncomfortable and frozen. It’s time for some new shoes!
It’s time to form new beliefs about ourselves. Ones with a can-do focus and ones that we have discovered as a result of our successes! If you need help, ask a friend, a colleague or a child to share with you something they believe to be true about you – who you are, what you can do, or how you make others feel. It’s a great way to break in a new pair of shoes!
Make it a strong day!
