Ahh! Looking at this picture of me writing my book several months ago(when I mistakenly thought I was pretty much done) I’m reminded how long this process has been. And now finally the end is here.
These past few weeks have been wonderful AND challenging as I’ve worked on the final aspects of completing my book. It’s been so amazing to see the book come together. At the same time, during this process, the fear of making a mistake has been so intense that at times I’ve felt immobilized.
I recognized that this is a perfectionist part of me that worries that if this book is not perfect I will be embarrassed, judged, or even abandoned. When I’m aligned with my Soul I know that my book does not need to be perfect. It just needs to be authentic and real. But this perfectionist part carries old burdens, and it can easily get triggered when I’m in the midst of checking, and double checking the different aspects of my book.
Fortunately, I’ve worked enough with my parts that, most of the time, I can notice when this part is taking over and stop, breathe, and invite my Soul to bathe this part with love. I then remind this part that she is loved exactly as she is, and I take time to listen to her worries. I also thank her because I really do appreciate how much she has helped me throughout this process of birthing my book.
Sigh! Finishing my book has truly been a birthing experience (complete with labor pains and all) and I am excited to celebrate its completion!
Read all the details of my Book Launch gathering below. I’d love to see you there!
Follow-Up
If there is something you are feeling called to create–a new career, relationship, creative project, state of being–I invite you to reflect on the following prompts. Before you begin bring your palms to your heart, then take a cleansing breath as you invite your Soul to be with you. In a journal begin writing your answers without censoring.
1. What are you feeling called to create?
2. What fears come up when you think about really committing to this creation?
3. Look at your list of fears. Which is the loudest one?
4. Where do you feel this fear in your body?
5. Place your hands on this part of your body and as you breathe deeply ask your Soul to bathe this part with its unconditional love. Let yourself receive this unconditional love from your Soul.
Blessings!