Leveling Up
The Urban Dictionary states the definition of leveling up as, “to make a move in your life or your career for the better.” The Merriam Webster Dictionary provides this statement, “After you’ve slain the dragon, new adventures await.” I’ve been on a mission to level up and slay the next dragon for the last several years, and keep making little changes for the better. Some may work and some may not, but that’s the beauty of the journey; finding just what suits you.
Everything you’ve gone through sets you up for the next best thing. If you can look back and map your journey you can connect the dots with what unfolded as amazing and sometimes unbelievable synchronicities that brought you here. Understanding and accepting how both the easy and difficult experiences all came together to create the place you’re in now. No step or lesson was unused. They were teaching and guiding us along the way. Some experiences ended in pain, heartache and disappointment while others finished in a beautiful dance.
This week, I’m leveling up again. I’m making some commitments and saying them out loud in one of my sacred circles. I’ll be sharing more of my story soon. I can tell you I’m nervous, well, frankly scared as hell, but I’m taking another step forward. I’m grabbing my sword and I’m ready to slay.
Are you ready to make some serious changes in your life? Perhaps undo some unwanted habits, or create new practices that take you to the next level. I love the quote, “Every next level of your life will demand a different version of you.” - author unknown. If you feel a shift coming my friend, it’s time.
Part of my practice when making decisions is repeating the following Serenity Prayer written by Reinhold Niebuhr, “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” Try adding a few lines of your own to make it personal.
Remind yourself:
Wear your truth
Use your current story as fuel
Remember who you are
Practice “I am” affirmations
Your voice is needed
It’s OK to fail - it still moves the needle forward
What no longer serves you - let it go
Leveling up is part of the journey on the path to personal transformation. Skedaddle out of the line of mediocrity you’ve been comfortable in and step into your calling. If you dare, accept and take the next action that’s been whispering to your heart. It’s time for you to be seen. Let’s walk side-by-side fighting the battle for ourselves and each other. Are you ready to slay the dragon? Grab your sword, let’s go!
xoxox…..Sheryl