The false alarms that keep you stuck.

A loud, piercing sound filled our home as I frantically ran around, hands over my ears, trying to figure out where it was coming from.

I finally realized that an old alarm box that seemed to have been dormant for decades was flashing red.

We’d only recently moved into our new house–this was back in Chicago–and we were still figuring things out.

My husband ran to call the previous owner, who gave us a code which he said would silence the alarm.

When it did, we all sighed a breath of relief as we half-seriously wondered if we had suffered permanent ear damage.

The previous owner proceeded to tell us that he didn’t know what made the alarm occasionally go off, or how to permanently disarm it, so he always kept the code handy in case he needed it.

Of course we tried everything, including calling the company who made the alarm, to disarm it, but nothing worked.

So, for over a decade we lived in this beautiful home making sure that code was readily available in case the alarm ever went off.



It didn’t happen often, but when it did, we didn’t panic. We simply entered the code and turned off the alarm.

It quite literally was a false alarm.

I recently thought of this as I reflected on the false alarms that often go off inside of us. 

These alarms can fill us with panic, fear, and anxiety. 

To be clear, these aren’t the helpful warnings bells that alert you to real danger.

This is an intensity that doesn’t truly match the circumstance.

I often see this in my clients after they’ve taken courageous steps to share their Soul’s medicine.

Maybe they’ve started reclaiming their time, so they can focus on what they’re meant to create.

But they’re so worried about disappointing others that they can’t focus on their creations.

Or maybe they’ve shared their work in a new way, and instead of celebrating, they’re filled with dread as they anticipate being judged and criticized.

These alarms can be quite intense because past hurts–times where they were in danger, either physically, emotionally or both– are being triggered.

During this times I offer my clients a few things to help. 

First, I just listen and validate their feelings. I remind them that it’s normal and I totally understand (I deal with my own false alarms all the time).

One of the hardest things about these false alarms is the self-judgement that can accompany them.

So, not only do you feel bad, but you beat yourself up for feeling bad (ugh!).

Once I listen, and remind them that these false alarms are normal, they start to feel better.

Then I remind them it’s a FALSE ALARM.

It’s not actually a dangerous situation.

Yes, they may be judged, or people might be upset with them, and perhaps they will experience some embarrassment.



But, although, this might be unpleasant, it is not deadly.

I then teach them how to regulate their thoughts and emotions so they can process them without overwhelm.

Finally, I help them connect with their Soul so they can come back to   a feeling of safety.

Think about your false alarms, especially those that go off when you’re contemplating sharing your Soul’s medicine. 

What sets them off? 



How do they make you feel? 



What are they stopping you from doing?



Remember, these false alarms are normal but left unchecked they can be paralyzing.

Have compassion for yourself.

Then come back to the truth that you are not alone and your Soul has your back!

Blessings,
Lisa
PS. If you need help with your false alarms, or anything else that’s blocking you from sharing your unique Soul’s medicine, I’d love to help. Click HERE to sign up for free Breakthrough Consult. If there are no slots available, email me, and I’ll let you know if any slot opens up.