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Resources and inspiration from Elizabeth Cush
Sea Changes: Learning to Go with the Flow
Change is hard, especially when it’s abrupt. And change is also beautiful. It allows us to grow, to step beyond our comfort zone and move in new directions.
I recently watched a program about music in the year 1971. The episode focused on Carole King. The narrator described her as the “sea change” for female singer/songwriters. The show noted that King opened up space for more women to be recognized, to step into their power and reach a place on the Billboard Top 40 charts.
King’s decision not just to sell her music for others to perform, but to showcase herself along with her songs, must have been hard in such a male-dominated field. I imagine it took a lot of courage.
That phrase, “sea change” stuck with me.
Creating Space for Your Dreams
How often do you take the time to follow a dream—either a daydream or your remembered dream when you wake up?
How often do you let yourself be creative, have truly free time, or read a book because you want to?
Let’s Stand Fully in Our Self Worth
Has a part of you ever felt like you’re a fraud or not truly worthy of the respect or admiration that others give you? Do you shrug off compliments because it’s hard to receive them?
Can you change your relationship with your inner critic?
What if we could do things differently? What if we could change our relationship with ourselves, and make it a habit to be kinder, gentler, more fiercely protective of ourselves?
Learn to Support Yourself With Healthy Boundaries
Do you struggle with setting boundaries? Or work hard to avoid conflict? If so, you may be doing yourself a disservice. I’m much better at setting boundaries these days than I used to be, but it can still be a struggle—although I have learned that it’s worth the effort!
Using Self-compassion to Find Your Way Home
Over the years, I’ve written a lot of blog posts and articles about the need for self-care, self-compassion and self-expression. Upon reflecting, I can see that I was trying to find my way back to me, to the place that feels like home.
Where Do Your Needs Fall on Your List?
It’s so easy to put other’s needs first, to minimize our own, and to rationalize why it’s okay. How often do you say, “You decide. I’m okay with whatever.” If you paused for a moment and asked yourself what you wanted, you’d know you weren’t really okay with “whatever,” but you’ve gotten so used to giving away your choice that you barely notice that you do it.
