Who Do You Think You Need To Be?

I just spent an incredible weekend in London at The Hay House Writers Workshop. Connecting with talented and passionate writers, both on and off-stage. As we started to discuss our books, it triggered something. As seemingly the only environmentalist in the room (story of my life!) people started approaching me with their personal challenges.  

The interesting thing was that what they were describing was all very similar. It went along the lines of “I really want to help because I believe that we need to do something…I tried doing this… but it wasn’t right for me. I now feel guilty and stuck.”

How many of us have felt this way?

If we think we have to be specific way, it creates pressure. We feel we have to live up to perfect image of someone who dedicates their life to a cause. Sacrificing you time, energy and well-being to put the planet first. Imagine a person who saves the world - who do you see?

This is what I told my fellow writers:

“Let go of who you think you need to be. Being someone else isn’t a realistic target. Showing up for the climate is actually very simple. Gradually, and sustainably, you take up opportunities to transition away from fossil fuels in a way that feels good. Everything we need has already been invented. Remain open to finding the right solutions for you, at the right time.

None of this involves sacrifice, or changing who you are. Let go of who you think you need to be. Release that pressure and breathe a sigh of relief.”

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