2014-06-19 15.11.30 I recently had a positive experience that reinforced for me the power of story to connect us with others and more deeply with ourselves. The editor of F.I.N.E. Success Magazine emailed me after reading my story on this website. She contacted me about sharing the story with her readers, as she believed it would inspire them. Not long after, one of Vikki’s journalists interviewed me and asked questions about key learnings and achievements in my life. Here’s the link to the article on “Well-Balanced Living”. See pages 32 and 33 and click on a page to increase the font size:

http://issuu.com/finesuccess/docs/fine_success_magazine_-_june_2014/1?e=5615554/8148763

Reflecting on this experience, I realize that when we share our challenges and achievements they inspire others. Reviewing our lives and identifying key learnings and achievements helps us to learn more about who we are and what we are here to do in the world. It also enables us to identify and savour our accomplishments.

So next time your inner critic says “Don’t share that it’s boasting” or “What will people think?” ,  know that when you share your truths (e.g. challenges, learnings and achievements), people will connect with you and be inspired.

Have you shared your story with others? Do you recall how you felt when you first shared a “secret” aspect of your life and/or an accomplishment you were proud of? Did your inner critic “rear its head”? How did the person or group react when you shared your story?

I invite you to share your comments and insights below.

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