In this episode, I shared my own journey of launching this podcast and the fear of judgment that came up. We talked about how the idea of perfection is an illusion, and how our highest self is constantly evolving.
Here's what I learned:
- Ditching Perfection: I used to think I had to be perfect to reach my highest self. But guess what? Perfection is an illusion! We're constantly growing and changing, and what feels perfect now might not later.
- Embrace Your Entirety: The key is to accept your whole life experience, even the imperfections. No judgment!
- Become Your Most Authentic Self: Your highest self is the most real, genuine you – the one who shines even without an audience.
How to Get There:
- Practice Stillness: Quieting my mind helped me become aware of the negative thoughts that weren't serving me.
- Self-Awareness is Always On: It's not just for therapy sessions! This is a practice for every moment.
- Thoughts Play Games: Our ego might play tricks on us, using negative thoughts as a shield from external criticism.
- Challenge Negative Thoughts: Instead of shoving them down, I get curious. What fear or insecurity is hiding underneath?
- Rewrite the Story: Once I understand the root of these thoughts, I can rewrite the story with a more empowering narrative.
My Personal Story:
- Fear of Judgment: When I launched this podcast, I was hit with a wave of fear about what people would think.
- Digging Deeper: Through journaling and asking myself "Why?" and "Then what?", I uncovered a childhood memory of desperately wanting to be someone else.
- Healing the Inner Child: Understanding this memory is the first step to healing the part of me that feels unworthy.
Let's Connect!
I'd love to hear from you! Share your experiences on this journey of self-discovery. You can find me on Instagram at @Fernanda.Bertrand, YouTube at The Highest Self Project, or my website fernandabertrand.com.
See you on the next episode!
