Winning despite…

Posted on October 13th, 2009 by Shawn in Gratitude, Setbacks as opportunities, Sparkle, Stretching the comfort zone

Hallelujah!

Had a great day today!   WHOO HOOOOO!    I delivered a presentation to a new group of people…not people who would typically be “my people.”  Oh, the mistakes I made!!  Some really big blunders like misreading the audience and the energy level I “should” have delivered from.  But the point was I stepped out of my comfort zone,  did the presentation and for the most part,  HAD FUN!  Using what I’ve learned through Speaking Circles, I felt a wonderful connection with some of the people in the group.  I felt like I was very much myself – and some liked that, others didn’t and I realized (after some licking of my wounds) that was okay.   I got some great feedback, including a couple of “ouches” that gave me great information for ways to improve.  What a win!!

Perhaps the biggest win is that I did so much wrong and still had a good time being myself, sharing some of what I love and am learning about embracing change.  I have a lot of room for improvement and I did okay (most of the feedback was positive).

Most importantly, I did my “job.”  I sparkled.  I couldn’t help it!   Not everyone liked it or got it – and the ones who did, did.  How perfect is that?  This day has been a huge win and miracle.  I feel like I’m saying ‘yes’ to life in a big way.  I love it!  This is what I want to share with other women – saying ‘yes’ to life!

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