Every April, we dive deep into the concept of identity—how we can reshape, reinvent, and agree with God about who we truly are. This process of self-discovery is about embracing the miracle that is your life and recognizing the divine purpose that guides you.

It's so easy to fall into a pattern of taking life for granted. We become critical of ourselves and others, slipping into negativity. We start disliking how we show up in the world, and before we know it, we’re far from the vibrant, joyful version of ourselves that we love.

I’ve found that when I start to slide into this pattern, I need a wake-up call. I remind myself of the miracle it is to be alive and the incredible gift each day brings. But here’s the thing—we often get stuck in a version of ourselves we don’t like because we allow external circumstances to dictate our joy. We tell ourselves, “I’ll be happy when everything lines up perfectly,” but that’s a trap.

What’s Keeping You from Being Your Best Self?

I often ask myself this question: What am I putting between me and my favorite version of myself? For me, that version is joyful, confident, energetic, inspired, vibrant, loving, and nourishing. When I show up in the world like this, it feels like all is right. But life isn’t always perfect, and it’s easy to let setbacks pull us away from that ideal.

Recently, on a trip where many things went wrong, I noticed how quickly my mind wanted to focus on the negative. But then I asked myself, “Is this moment really worth my peace?” Instead of getting caught up in the frustrations, I chose to redirect my focus. I pulled out a beloved book, Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, and allowed it to inspire me back to a place of gratitude and wonder.

Life is full of blessings, but we often overlook them because we’re waiting for everything to be perfect. We place so many conditions on our joy, demanding that our circumstances align just so before we allow ourselves to experience happiness. But what if we didn’t? What if we chose to see life as one big, giant miracle, embracing it with curiosity and awe, regardless of how things look on the surface?

I teach a concept in my program called the creation cycle, a tool that helps us renew our minds and decide what we want to create internally. It’s about choosing the mindset that allows us to experience love, joy, and gratitude, even in the midst of challenges.

So, I ask you: What conditions are you placing on your joy?

Are you waiting for your bank account to reach a certain number, for your body to look a certain way, or for others to behave just right before you allow yourself to experience joy? If so, consider letting go of those conditions. The version of yourself that you love—that is full of life, love, and joy—is available to you right now.

Ask yourself today, What percentage of my life am I living as my favorite version of me? If the answer is less than you’d like, remember that you have the power to change it. It’s not about demanding perfection but about opening your heart to the miracles all around you.

Let go of the things that are holding you back and step into the fullness of who you are. You deserve to live in joy, to embrace the vibrant, loving, and nourishing person that you are. And when you do, not only will your life change, but the lives of those around you will be touched by the beautiful energy you bring into the world.

I hope this inspires you to have a wonderful day and week ahead. Remove the conditions you’ve placed between you and your favorite version of yourself, and watch as your life blossoms in ways you never imagined. Until next time, remember—you are a miracle, and your life is a gift.

With love and joy, Dr. Edie Wadsworth

 

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