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January 8, 2025 45 mins

Summary:

In this powerful first New Year episode, Rita guides listeners through a process of identifying and releasing limiting beliefs, negative thought patterns, and codependent behaviors that no longer serve them. She explores how these patterns are often rooted in childhood experiences and societal programming. Rita shares practical tools for forgiveness, self-reflection, and creating empowering new beliefs. She also recites the beautiful and thought-provoking poem “There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk” by Portia Nelson, offering it as a metaphor for transformation. Tune in to start your 2025 with clarity, courage, and empowered action!

Timestamps:

[02:20] Why We Hold Ourselves Back

  • Understanding the meaning we assign to events and how it shapes our behaviors (people-pleasing, perfectionism, etc.).

[09:30] The Power of Self-Awareness

[14:20] Shifting Limiting Beliefs and Taking Ownership

[26:10] Forgiveness as Freedom

  • Rita’s unique take on forgiveness & the Ho’oponopono process for releasing resentment.

[33:10] Practical Tools for Releasing What No Longer Serves You

[40:20] Poem: “There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk” by Portia Nelson

  • A beautiful metaphor for personal transformation and self-awareness.

[43:00] Closing Thoughts: Start 2025 with Clarity and Courage

Key Takeaways:

  • Identify limiting beliefs: Many of these beliefs are rooted in childhood experiences and societal conditioning.
  • Awareness is the first step: Recognizing patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and judgment allows you to begin shifting them.
  • Forgiveness is freedom: Forgiving yourself and others releases you from negative energy and limiting beliefs.

Resources:
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  • 2025 Vision Workshop  - Date: Wednesday, January 29, 4-6 PM PST

 This live workshop will help you get clear on your goals and create an actionable plan for 2025!

Please be sure to tag me @RitaMarieMendez on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word if you or someone you know has benefited from this episode! I'd love to hear about your experience!

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