In today's episode we dive into the reality that self-improvement, self-growth and betterment is voluntary. There is no one (or at least very rarely) that is making you do the work to better yourself. That is both freeing and frustrating when you realize that. You are free to choose and also free to avoid. I think it comes down to what 'hard' we want to choose in our life. No one is immune to pain and difficulties in life but how we choose to grow from them and face them is another thing completely. Doing the work of self-growth is hard, it can be messy, painful and uncomfortable. So is not doing the work and meeting the external circumstances that befall you without the inner resilience, or peace or strength to deal with those things. While hard, yes, I choose the voluntary work every time. I am here for it and here for you on this journey.
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