Some quick thoughts from yesterday to process them all. I need to tell a story throughout the course of my book, not just at the beginning. That story shows the growth of where I’ve gotten to where I have and how so. An analogy as well. Potentially a house metaphor. Habits are garden - planting seeds. Blueprint is architectural design. Foundation. Each room. What’s in each room. Space of each room. Done - flush it out.
Amelie’s conversation with Pierre. Understanding someone’s beliefs about why they believe following Christ is the one true path. I wasn’t trying to convince him of anything. I was looking for him to articulate his well thought out beliefs on certain topics. That’s how I can learn. Asking questions, especially with a type of person that I wouldn’t run into normally.
What’s common in all the interactions recently is that people who have solidified beliefs on topics, there is usually some writing and / or journaling involved. Sharing energy with others very intentionally but also spontaneously and naturally with anyone and everyone.
Seems paradoxical but it can be very much done. I really enjoy the process of someone crystallizing and clarifying their beliefs, especially if I was able to have a hand in that. Part of being a coach and that mindset. Also a concept and theme of unlearning across Wednesday and Thursday.
Generational, emotional, childhood trauma, habits, lifestyles, beliefs, indoctrination to unlearn.
There are people who specialize in helping others unlearn. Let me focus on the root cause. Better parents → less unlearning that has to be done.
Story of the 3 men with talents. Read that fable. Stuart has a notepad everywhere. Learning mindset at all times. Asking good, deep questions.
Sakina as well, good mix of questions, discussion, heavy-medium-light topics. Felt easy and natural the whole time. Actually getting to know her through conversation. Love her systems mindset. Can’t believe I actually met someone who also thinks like that.
I also reflected on the car ride back that I am still very much egotistical and narcissistic. Many of my intentions are ego-based, fear-based. I conceptually and theoretically know to have love-based intentions. Actually shifting to it though is a journey. A journey that can really only be done through serving and experiencing. Talking to others is also a way of solidifying my own beliefs.
As I ramble, there’s something in there that I say that I never have before and be like “Ooh, I’m making a note of that.” Impulse & intuition - very fine line and balance between the two.
The ending of the time with her was perfect as she said “Well it’s working” in response to my answer of I want to inspire others next year (and now). Made me have gratitude for the interaction and the whole day and what I’m on the journey of.
Identity shift / habit that I just thought of to help me evolve from an egoistic narcissist: when someone says I inspire them, instinctive response becomes gratitude. Gratitude as a habit.
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