I love to read and make it a priority to read something inspirational for 30 minutes every day. Every book I read, helps me learn more about myself and become a better person to others.

The latest book that has helped me grow from the inside out is Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima. She is an amazing person and if I had to name her greatest asset it is her ability to relate to anyone. Personal confession… I’ve had the privilege of seeing her speak close to a dozen times. Every time, except once, I’ve cried profusely. Her ability to touch people’s hearts is profound—everyone was reaching for tissues, multiple times.

 

Jamie’s latest book Worthy is a top selling book on Amazon. Recently, when I tried to re-order more books there was a 3 week delay!😱

“I love this book because it offers hope for the future and outlines specific ways to overcome obstacles. In Jamie’s words, “You become what you believe you’re worthy of. Believing in our worthiness is often a lifelong pursuit.”

One of my greatest takeaways was her discernment between self-confidence and self-worth. While both are reflective of our inner worlds, self-confidence comes more from the outside in (consider what have you done and how do people react to you. It’s the feeling that comes from what you have accomplished. It is what you show on the outside.) Self-worth comes more from the inside out. It is what you innately feel on the inside. It’s your identity.

Put into perspective from Jamie, “nothing actually changes, even when things change all around you, unless things also change within you.”

One of Her Best Thoughts

“ Rejection is God’s protection.”

Wow. That hits the target right in my heart.❤️

A favorite chapter of mine is “You’re Not Crazy, You’re Just First.” In this chapter she reveals that we shouldn’t let others judge us and inhibit our greatness. Instead we should be our best as there’s only one of us!

Here are a few of my Favorite Quotes from the Book

“The world will ask you who you are, and if you don’t know, the world will tell you.”  – Carl Jung

“If you’re comfortable with yourself and know yourself, you’re going to shine and radiate, and other people are going to be drawn to you.”  – Dolly Parton

“We must stop asking people for directions to places they’ve never been.”  – Glennon Doyle

When we use all that we’ve been through to be of service in some way to others-that is the greatness that is us!

This is another way that Jamie helps us see good through the lens that may seem negative.

My interpretation is to give from the heart.❤️

“Helping people face their own brokenness is easy. The dilemma is to help them face their stunning beauty.”  – Unknown

Giving people confidence is a true component of being worthy.  My thought.

This one hits home to so many people I know….

“If you live to please others, everyone will love you except yourself.”   – Paulo Coelho

Be your best and be proud of that is my interpretation.

“Whatever you fear establishes the boundaries of your freedom.”    – Erwin Raphael McManus

Being a huge grower of plants this quote hit home literally and figuratively as I talk to my hundred plus plants daily!

“If speaking kindly to plants helps them grow, imagine what speaking kindly to humans can do.”  –  Anonymous

Most of us are trying to always achieve and get more. This quote below made me rethink that thought.

“Sometimes your next level of life isn’t achievement, it’s alignment.” –  Brendon Burchard

It always helps to have people around you who dream.

“Be careful telling your dreams to people who aren’t dreamers.”   – Trent Shelton

“How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.”   -Rupi Kaur

“Spend time around people who pull you into your future, not your past.”   – Unknown

Finally, as Jamie says

“It’s time to turn down the volume on your doubting mind and turn up the volume on your knowing soul.”

This month, I’m trying a different approach by sharing quotes and ideas from a fantastic person who happens to be an exceptional author. I highly recommend reading Worthy as it can help you see yourself in a brighter light. There is so much more and I wanted to give you a flavor of the book Worthy and get you on your way.

A Couple of Final Quotes to Help You Begin

“May life forgive me for all the times I did not live it.”   – Unknown

“When you keep going, determination starts looking like talent, and hard work starts looking like    genius.”  – Edwin Raphael McManus

“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”  – Paulo Coelho

Get going… Now!

As Amelia Earhart said “The most difficult thing is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity.”

When facing challenges, I reflect on past experiences to remember similar situations and how I moved forward.

As the saying goes “just call on me … when you need a hand, we all need somebody we can lean on.”

I’d love to help propel you toward your dreams, and help you focus on becoming more “worthy”, Let’s connect.