Day 15
Rest day
I’ve been experiencing changes which I’m liking (presently) and I’m also experiencing some new things. The new things have kept my attention.
Emperor’s focus on goals has kept me from hiding out in fantasy land so much, and I’ve consistently steered myself back on track. One clear example is I’ve spent 2 nights, back to back, watching how-to videos for my trading platform. I’ve been aiming this way for ages, knowing it’s good for me, and I’ve kept a focus on it. I’m wanting to move forward, not backward. I’m noticing my mindset while doing this, seeing old habits popping up at times, and I choose to move forward.
Important here is a mention of CFW’s work (since I just realized this while writing). Forgiving myself for succeeding has enabled this. I’ve had some trauma associated with succeeding, and I’ve denied myself that all of my life in matters effecting others. It’s difficult trying to define everything clearly just yet, as change is still underway.
The new changes I’m seeing are puzzling me, in a good way. I’ve always barely understood how someone, an average guy, could begin Emperor or any powerful title, and truly transform themselves. I’ve had this perspective of living life stuck in a rut, only watching others. I assumed successful people were pushing, pulling, and hurting everyone everywhere–just to succeed.
That’s how I thought success was achieved: bulldoze everyone over, ignoring people’s feelings and outcomes since (imo) success demanded it.
It’s like I’m forgiving myself for believing that. I’ve hurt myself too.
I’m experiencing slight switches in my thinking, and I’m noticing they’re often very subtle. I noticed yesterday a very slight uncomfortableness, much less than normal, and it just passed after a couple of hours. Yet I felt freer after this, even motivated to do more.
I’m going forward.
Noticing my worth.
Depending less and less on other’s validation.
Building a picture of what I want (finally).
Not relying on excuses like before.
One step at a time. I’ll move forward easily, and when I push forward impatiently, I’ll see an old holdup. This is a learning experience, and I’m open to it. I just can’t force it.
It’s happening.