By Laurel Elders How often do you feel masterful? When does it seem to fade? When does the feeling shine? The concept of self-mastery is a focal point in coaching. A coach is hired to take a person deeper into their own wisdom and self-discover their wholeness and power, thus becoming more masterful. Yet, in our modern day society, there are many myths about self-mastery. Some internalized and some externally imposed. Today, we will explore what true self-mastery looks like and how to dispel the myths so that we can embrace the fullest version of our Self. The ego's version of self-mastery looks like this:
Yet, the reality of self-mastery is much different. In reality, self-mastery looks more like this:
The biggest myth about self-mastery is that we become perfect. Yet, perfection in the world of relativity is an illusion. Our lives, energy, and conscience are all subject to what we externally call chaos, but in truth, it is reality pulling at the strings of our interconnected nature. True self-mastery is responsiveness to what is. It is not forced or coerced. Here is some contrast to consider. The Ego's Version of Becoming Perfect and Masterful:
This teaching is at the heart of Integrative Intelligence. Integration means that we include all aspects of the whole—the "good," the "bad," the "ugly," and the "beautiful." We honor what is and don't override it. Integration is dynamic, not static or linear. It moves and transforms us. True integration happens as we look past the ego's linear thinking and include our fullest self. What is in our hearts is not the same as what the ego puts on our hearts. As we allow and invite our fullest self to guide us, we experience more extraordinary truths. I can't avoid feelings of powerlessness in hopes of finding my power. To fill a void, we must first enter it.
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