2024: Reconnecting with Your True Self

I feel like I’m beating a dead horse but when you’ve spent the bulk of your life focused on others it’s worth repeating that you matter and creating a life that shouts the very same truth. In life, we often find ourselves caught up in the hustle and bustle, chasing dreams, and meeting responsibilities. As we navigate the complexities of our daily lives, it's easy to lose touch with our authentic selves. 

The year 2024 can be an opportunity for a profound transformation – a time to embark on a journey of self-reconnection and rediscovery. This journey is about coming back to who you truly are, understanding your values, passions, and beliefs, and living a life that aligns with your innermost desires.

Let's dive deep into the steps of this transformative journey, guided also by faith, as we explore the process of reconnecting with your true self:

Step 1: Self-Reflection

The first step in this journey is self-reflection. Imagine this as gazing into a mirror or looking within your heart. It's a moment to pause and ask yourself the fundamental questions: Who am I? What do I value? What brings me joy? Take the time to introspect and understand where you are right now. This reflection is the foundation upon which your self-discovery will be built.

Step 2: Values and Beliefs

Just like the roots of a tree, your core values and beliefs anchor you and help you understand what truly matters to you. These are the guiding principles rooted in your faith belief system and experiences. Exploring your values and beliefs is a crucial step in understanding the core of your true self. It's about recognizing what you stand for and aligning your life with these principles.

Step 3: Passions and Interests

Ignite your passions and interests. Think of this step as igniting a flame in your heart, or following your internal compass. What truly excites and fulfills you? Your faith in God and His Word can be a source of inspiration in pursuing your passions. It's about dedicating time and energy to the activities that light up your soul and bring you closer to God’s purpose for life.

Step 4: Self-Compassion

Amid this journey, it's essential to develop self-compassion, much like Christ's love and forgiveness. Be kind and forgiving to yourself, embracing your imperfections. Self-compassion is the nurturing force that enables you to be gentle with your inner self and treat yourself with love, just as God loves and forgives us we must love and forgive ourselves. 

Step 5: Growth Mindset

Cultivate a growth mindset, much like a plant that keeps growing or the light of a bulb that never goes out. View challenges as opportunities for growth and development. Trust in your ability to change, evolve, and adapt – a perspective deeply rooted in our faith that with God all things are possible and ever-changing while He will always remain the same. This believes in the power of transformation through God's grace.

Step 6: Unmasking Limiting Beliefs

Imagine unmasking and confronting limiting beliefs as a process of breaking free, much like Christ freed us from sin. It's about shedding the constraints that have held you back. It's time to step into your true potential, letting go of those false narratives that no longer serve you. We all have put merit into believing lies about who we are, why we’re here, and what we’re to do with our time here. It’s time to uncover those lies as the powerless notions that they are. We’re free to change our beliefs and adopt new ones.

Step 7: Self-Expression

Finally, embrace self-expression, like a radiant light. Be authentic, share your true self with the world, and celebrate your uniqueness. This step resonates with the Christ-lived message of being a light in the world. Let His inner light shine through you, and allow others to see the true, beautiful Him through you. You were and are beautifully and wonderfully made. (see Psalm 139:14)

Reconnecting with your true self is not only a personal journey but a spiritual one as well, deeply influenced by your faith in the One who is the Creator and Author of our existence. The steps in this journey empower you to become the person God intended you to be – authentic, loving, compassionate, and fulfilled. As you take these steps in 2024, remember that you are not alone. Trust in God's guidance, and you will find your way back to your true self, aligning your life with your spiritual and personal values and your innermost desires.

In the end, it's about living a life that's true to you and embracing Christ’s faith teachings on love, compassion, and transformation. Reconnect with your true self, and 2024 can be the year of profound self-discovery and growth, guided by the light of your faith.

Now, your turn -

1. Self-Reflection: 

1. How do you feel after spending time in self-reflection? 

2. Do you notice that it’s difficult to quiet the noise of the past and future to see your present self? 

3. Are you willing to seek out help to make your self-reflection times more insightful and meaningful? 

2. Getting to Know God:

1. How can your relationship with God evolve through prayer, honesty, surrender, and embracing His Word? 

2. What have you or do you desire to discover about God’s will for your life? 

3. Do you need to seek out a community to help you along your spiritual growth process? 

Consider joining one of my Women’s Transformation Circles to find a community to support your self-discovery and life transformation goals. I will be hosting a virtual workshop in December for women who desire to get in touch with the five areas that truly matter and drive your dreams. I’ll also host a virtual workshop to begin the process of connecting with your core values so you have your blueprint for how to move in 2024. 

Click here to see various ways to stay connected with me, and if you’re interested in the community or workshops, sign up on Meetup.com now. If you can’t wait and want to work with me one-on-one, sign up for a FREE meet-and-greet strategy session to see how we can work together.

There is a whole lot of room for planning and whipping up a to-do list of how to prepare for 2024. How significant are you on this list? Is God at the top of this list? Those two are the true powers of transformation to ignite the flame and combustion to change your life and the lives of others around you. Time to prioritize Who and who truly matters.