The Lies We Sell Ourselves

There are many things we tell ourselves that are simply not true. Self deprecating thoughts that hold us back, drag us down, leaving us stunned where we stand. "I'm not good enough", "I'm not worthy", "I don't deserve x,y,z" are some common phrases that come to mind. "I can't" is another big fat lie. Not only do we think these thoughts, we buy into them! In doing so, we prevent ourselves from venturing into new hobbies, careers, and relationships because we believe these fearful, misleading thoughts to be true. For many, these deep seated thoughts are the reason why they never pursued their dreams, left their unhealthy relationship, created and maintained healthy habits, or why they never treated themselves to their dream vacation. Why? Because.. Thoughts become things. What a powerful statement! Seemingly simple and straightforward, and it is. Still, for all its simplicity, it's challenging to strategically apply this knowledge to our benefit so we may get to a point where negative, self sabotaging thoughts are no longer the dictators of our daily lives. It requires a great amount awareness, repetition, and belief to change the minds default setting from "Fearful Inaction" to "Enthusiastic Action". However, the longer we let the negative thoughts in our heads control our actions (or rather, inaction), the further away we push ourselves away from experiencing life's riches! The longer we hold ourselves back from pursuing changes that lead to new, fulfilling life experiences, the harder it is to implement them in the future. Thankfully, scientific research has proven that we can in-fact rewire our brains and train them to think more positively. Building the self-confidence and elevated feelings of self-worth that become the building blocks of positive action steps we take to change our lives for the better. I find this incredibly liberating, and I hope you do to. While it isn't as simple as turning off one light switch, and turning on the other, the efforts required to create the changes you so badly want in your life, are so damn worth it. I've heard that before passing, a lot of elderly people speak of the regrets they have around not doing things they really wanted to. We hear "Live your life to it's fullest" Another straightforward statement that is very powerful and wise. Yet, how many of us do it ? I can certainly say that all of my life, I have held back from fully showing up authentically, doing what I desire, and showing the world the depths of who I am, because of limiting, self-deprecating thoughts and irrational, irrelevant fears. Lately, I've been deep in contemplation of this. Identifying the repetitious, negative thoughts I've had for years. Shining light onto them, so I may begin to change my internal dialogue to the antithesis of fear and doubt. Everyday, I've been working on my mindset - journaling, writing affirmations, putting in the effort to actually feel the emotions of having the tenacity, sense of adventure, confidence and follow through I desire in my life. I know it's going to take some time for positive and empowering thoughts to be louder than negative, self-sabotaging and limited ones, but I am committed to this process. It's my hope that I'm one of many who choose to put in the effort to create a long lasting wave of change that permeates every area of their lives, making them happier and more fulfilled than ever before. It's time to sell ourselves something new. Something better. -Courtney Corcoran

🎼🎶I believe in the good things coming, coming, coming 🎶 I believe in the good things coming.🎶 I had so many numerical messages coming at me on my drive home, I literally couldn't keep up deciphering them. I did however, have a strong feeling of affirmation, that I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be. #dreambig #belief #faith #manifest #vision #affirmations #angelnumbers #treeoflife #happy #optimistic

One of my most favorite sights..a beautiful horizon. - though the pic did no justice. ✨Starry nights and clear skies 🌃 All the beautiful colors that arise 🌄 Music that flows soul deep 🎼 All the secrets of the world that Gaia keeps. 🌎✨

Art: the window to the soul. ··Express yourself in ways that make you feel happy, confident and in ways that align with who you truly are.·· Movement feels so goood That flow! 😍 💓 #flowgo #gotflow #music #feelthemovement #selflove #yegfitness #mamabearfitness #shapes #lovetheskinyourein #creation #happy #joyous #flexibility #mindstrong #clarity

Day 10 - Meditate #actualizeyogachallenge @kinoyoga @josepharmstrongyoga As I sat down I had a memory flash by of a time where I was starting to get flustered with Cyrus and Ashur looks at me and says "Mom" *as he takes a deep inhale then exhales as he pushes his hands outwards. Children are always watching and observing and....even listening! 😮 I had introduced Ashur to breathing when he was angry a while back; I never knew if he really grasped it at the time. He did! And he also helped me through my own anger - making me one proud mama! The importance of quality breathing is quite tremendous! #meditation #proudmama #smartboy #monkeyseemonkeydo #yoga #yegfitnes #health #healthyliving #reflection #breathing #inhalethegoodshitexhalethebullshit

✨I think sometimes we let go when we learn to Love OURSELVES More.✨ 💓 ✨Stop wanting material items, or, the love, attention, and effort from someone else and pour it into yourself instead, we grow. ✨ ✨Always aim to be continuously opening up and creating more space for love within. ✨ 💓

Got to try my waist trainer during my workout today! Woo woo! #getfit #selfcare #cardio #strengthintervals #piyo #waisttrainer #getsome #stoked #yegfitness #mamabearfitness

Cycles, Self-reflection & the Inner voice.

I am a Scorpio through and through. I love the cycles of Death and Re-Birth.  I love self-reflecting. That time I spend alone, where I reflect on my recent interactions, energy, thoughts, behavior, actions, etc. I have become very real with myself the last little while in self reflection. Some may see it as tearing myself apart, however, I see, feel and experience it differently. More positively.  I understand that my happiness, and my circumstances are a result of my past thoughts/actions/reactions. Self reflection, really has helped me to take ownership of my life. To stop placing blame on others around me when I’m not fully happy, or I’m faced with a “hard hand”.  I’m learning to listen to that finely tuned voice within that always seems to know the truth, past or present. If you can sit with this voice and accept its message, rather than deny it (be naive), it’s amazing how much emotional control you gain. It becomes hard to be rightfully upset about something if you are owning your involvement in it, and if you acknowledge your inner voice did speak out but you chose not to listen. 

Riding the waves and watching the replay is shifting something within me. I feel different, yet closer to myself then I’ve ever been. My alone time is so much more precious to me then it’s ever been. I am rarely lonely when I’m alone.  Spirit speaks to me through thought, vision, numbers, animals, and through my #tarot readings.I feel very reassured in my placement of the Universe, in my rise, and in myself. I am grateful for my connection with the Universe, with myself and my guides.  I am grateful for another day.  <3

💎✨The best part of being true to who you are is knowing that no one else has your "vibe"..no one else can sing your song, or dance your dance, quite like you can. ✨💎♏ #truetomyself #vibe #energy #scorpio #authentic #doyou

✨From deep within, I'll transform again. Up and away I go; Watch me grow.✨

Beginning phases to the Journey Within

One of the biggest things #lessons I’ve learned, is that no matter what, you’re going to let people down. So you may as well stop trying to live your #life filtered through the #eyes of any/everyone else. It #amazes me how many of us live our life, filtering ourselves, not fully living up to our most honest and true #self.   For years, I just wanted to be known and recognized for the #fluffy and #lovable sides of me. For the “love and light” I hold within me. Honestly, that was hard to keep up with. Not that its not who I am - but its just not ALL of who I am.. haha I AM a scorpio :P But I would go on fearing what people would think about me as a whole based on one comment/post/reaction. I wanted so badly to be #accepted and #loved by everyone.  It took a while, and some outside influence, to #learn that I needed to dive deeper #within myself, needed to #love myself more. And I’m not just talking the soft, fluffy stuff - these parts of us are easy to love - I’m talking the nitty gritty, bits and pieces within me. I had to, and am still, learning how to love the #reactive, #snappy and  #unpretty parts of me. We all have them. Versions of ourselves that we know are harder to love than the rest.  It’s been an interesting journey to say the least.  And honestly, the biggest weight baring things I’m happy to have dropped, is caring to live up to what others think of me.  “I thought you were like this”.... “I never thought you’d ___” .... and so on GAH.  Well sorry to disappoint.  But I no longer desire to live under the scrutiny of  who others think I am, or how I should be.  I have a good heart. My intentions are pure. I am optimistic more often then not. And HELLO I’m human, of course I’m going to have “off” days. Learning to #speak my #truths, to stand behind my words and actions.  Learning to #forgive myself and others. To understand, psychologically, why we do things the way that we do, the cause and effect of things, the push and pull of those who #support me and those who I #trigger, has been one hell of a ride.  The more layers I shed, the #deeper I go, the more I accept myself.. The more I love myself. The #stronger I become. The more grounded I am. For the first time in most of my life, the opinion of the only person who can make any #fundamental change in my life - ME - is the opinion that matters most.  My inner voice speaks so much louder then ever before.  I stand so much taller. I feel so much better knowing I’ve accepted that, while I am flawed, I sleep well, because I have a good heart, my #intentions are pure. And again, while I’m far from perfect, I am kind and loving by nature. I am drawing like minded #friends and #influences into my life because I am really stepping into my most #genuine pair of shoes - haha. I trust my path, and know that those who #accept me for who I am, and not who they wished I was, are those meant to stay. They’re the glue that hold the #mosaic of me together! 

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Going inward, Growing outward

Embracing each moment and learning how to put an end to the #resistance we often have with the ebb and flow of life is a wonderful #gift to #practice giving to yourself.  Making time to be in #silence and #breath at some point throughout the day. Taking moments to #reflect with #intentions of self growth and #realization; and moments to be still the mind, and focus specifically on breathing in a restorative manner.  To #accept the right here and right now, exactly as it is. To be #genuinely #thankful for what you currently have in your #life right now. When you feed the #mind with positivity and #hope instead of #fear and #doubt, you begin to #shift onward and upward in #frequencies, becoming more #aligned within yourself. Creating more #possibilities for higher vibrational experiences.  Feel it out, don’t fight it out..  It’s okay to slow down and go with the notions. To #feel each wave - even to dive deeper.  #Experience each moment though! Be there for it, fully. #Consciously

✨11:11✨ Lots of emotion and tension built up in the hips to focus on and release over the next few days during the peak of this full moon. Sending love out to my family & loved ones. Praying for #strength, faith and courage. For the #manifestation of beautiful #beginnings. #fullmoon #release #selfcare #yogalove #yegyoga #manifest #highfrequencies #stillness #sancutaryofsolitude #selflove #lunarwaves #holdon

#Soul recognition and #reconnection is a very #beautiful and #fascinating thing. 💞 Connections that last lifetimes.

It's important for me to create a place thats warm, calming, and comfortable. A space that soothes my soul. 🍃💐🍃 Picked up these purdy flowers this morning to welcome spring into my home. 🌸🌿🌸 Feeling joyful and grateful. 💚

Downward facing dog with Ashur & Camel pose with Cyrus 💗

As I sit here, music playing softly in the background. The tune “Dragonfly” pulsing through me; I am at #peace.  I am #connected and #grateful.  Flowing with this moment.  Looking around our little #home makes me #smile.  It’s colors are #vibrant and #warm, and the #plants bring the place to life.  Literally, ha. I love the #sacred space I’ve #created inside our home.  It’s vibe and it’s decor is soothing.