A long-time intuitive consultant said two key things to me regarding my decision of whether or not to leave my husband: “I feel the only mistake you can make is to not take this next risk”, and “you’re going to have some emotional hurdles coming up.” In reflecting on these last 11 years, “some emotional hurdles” was a gross understatement. Now, granted, this is all still playing out and is not over yet. But, had I realized the tremendous, seemingly relentless hurdles and big emotional surprises I would encounter in building a new life, I do not feel so sure I would have taken the leap.
In recently listening to Dr. Mark Hyman’s informative podcast featuring Susan David, followed by her great Ted Talk on “The Gift And Power Of Emotional Courage”, I now have more clarity in naming the overall effects of my unconventional journey from victim to transpersonal as she spoke about dismantling rigidity and embracing emotional agility. With each hurdle, I truly have gained more agility in taking steps and experiencing the unknown as if I AM a master in training.
https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_david_the_gift_and_power_of_emotional_courage?language=en#t-88129