Thanks, Graham for quickly sharing the replay with the Key Takeaways, reflective, thought provoking insights. As I shared on the replay one of the masks I have worked to shed is shyness, standing on the outside looking in, which has led me to be more open in new situations.
Another mask I have outgrown is the mask I wore for many years..the mask of "everything is fine, I'm okay", hiding my true feelings/emotions behind the mask. I grew up keeping everything inside me..thought that made me appear confident and strong. "the mask". It has been a challenging journey to peel back that mask, your work has shown me that it's part of the healing process to let emotions move through me. I have learned to give myself permission to feel all the emotions, to let tears flow, and to ask myself "why am I feeling a certain way", to dig deeper within myself so I can work through it. The emotional, caring person within me is asking to be seen and to be loved...so I let the tears flow, I share my feelings of self-doubt, insecurities and most importantly I openly express my love and gratitude for the people in my life and for the blessings of each new day.
This journey of self-discovery has been so meaningful to me, I have learned more about myself...such as I do better with setting daily intentions and daily journaling. Time to fill up the pages in my journal again!
Thank you, Graham, for sharing the “Key Takeaways “from the live. That is very helpful, while I didn't do much homework for this live as I have been very busy, I truly appreciated listening to everyone's reflections today while on my break at work. I resonated with a lot of the things discussed . This sure was a very meaningful live and got a lot out of it .
I truly love being part of the 'Sovereign Creators'—it truly captures the essence of our journey and the deeper purpose we are all embracing together. I feel excited and honoured to be part of this community that encourages us to support each other, express our unique gifts and live in alignment with our true and authentic selves.
Irene, thank you for sharing as always, I'm not a member of the "Sovereign Creators" it sounds like the members are having fun. Hope to join soon. Thank you.
My shy mask as an under 20 year old was taken off while in college. I wanted to be like many of my friends and have a bubbly and fun personality. My problem was talking too much and not realizing talking, simply to talk, was not the answer. I later realized the benefit of listening and have learned to make each word count and have a reason to be said.
I want to be able to share what I have learned through my experiences in life, especially if my words can help my sons, DIL’s and younger family members.
Thank you Graham for giving me a reason to dive into this conversation with myself.
The reflection question listed here is exactly what the homework led me through after the Sovereign Creators chat. In the chat comments I mentioned that a mask I wear is one of fake confidence. I want people who meet me to see me as confident and put together even though often I don't feel that way inside. The inner child work that Jerry Wise suggested started the ball rolling and then the mask reflection in the homework brought me to a big, new discovery about myself.
Growing up on a cattle ranch in middle of nowhere Montana resulted in me lacking social confidence. I learned to compensate by finding confidence in achievements. I gravitated to what I was good at and let that be where I felt confident. Once I recognized how my childhood contributed, I came to realize that I had carried that coping mechanism into my adult life. I found my confidence in what I did well. Now I understand that I need to find my confidence not in what I do, but who I am. So I think I have some more work to do to ripping that mask off for good and loving myself better. The topic of the next SC chat "Embracing Vulnerability" might just be the next step!
Thanks for all the time you put into providing the homework exercises to make the SC discussion more meaningful and then providing a time and space for people to share about their discoveries. For me it was quite an epiphany! Sincere thanks, Graham.
Thank you, Cathey, it is so interesting that the Podcast with Jerry Wise still resonate with all of us as we continue to work through ours Compasses. I truly enjoyed that Podcast.
Thank you for all the beautiful reflections of yesterday's live! I think I have left behind the mask of always having to do everything right to meet other people's expectations. That demand made me strong, but it also distanced me from my human side. I was afraid of failing and disappointing others.
I have learned that being wrong does not make me less valuable, but more real. Now I'm more free and spontaneous, I enjoy the process, I laugh at my mistakes and I express myself freely.
I was fascinated by Graham prayer too; it was relatable and encouraging, I felt his compassionate. I felt that it came from his Heart. It's exactly what we all needed to hear.
When I meet people I get very excited to listen to their story and in return I share too...but I only stay in the shallow end of the pool. Yes I've been vulnerable and shared a story or two. But mostly I remain near the surface.
When I was 15yrs old I attended a YMCA Sensitivity Conference for a week in Minnesota. I met other high schoolers from all over the US. We were assigned "D" groups. These are the people we spent eight hours a day with for a week. We talked about us endlessly. We did trust falls and leading people around blindfolded. It was intense.
At the conclusion of the week we had feedback from our group members. The only thing I remembered was that the entire group chose me as the person in the group they most wanted to get to know when we all first met. (Well that was very nice) BUT
They also chose me as the person they knew the least about at the end of the week.
Shallow Water Mask!
I've had that mask my whole life but now only use it for those I don't feel safe enough with to swim in the deep water end.
Hello Graham! It was great to go live with you again! I just wish I would’ve thought to ask for prayers! I’m having some medical issues myself and I’m praying 🙏 to god it’s not serious!!! 🙏🙏 So please keep me in your prayers id really appreciate it 🙏🙏🙏
So often I considered the sacredness of my existence as being dependent on what others think of me. The mask I wore was a mask of false authenticity keeping up the facade of ignoring self to please others. When sitting in silence and listening there were shouts of doubts, second guessing my actions, imperfection. The whispers were from God with reassurance that I was made as unique as each snowflake, as special as each rainbow, and loved as His child. Be you! Be yourself and be loved for you. It’s okay. My self discovery journey has arrived at the essence of taking off the mask to honor and reveal myself in the image I portray to others. Embrace my imperfections. Only I am me. No one else can be me. Thank you, Graham, for this live and your guidance. Thanks to all who shared your story. Prayers for Shari. Continued blessings!
Graham, just my thoughts- the lives need to be more inactive with all participants. You tend to repeat yourself or talk in loops looking for responses from the group. In the last few months it’s always the same people, we need other opinions to consider. Mix things up more! Spiritually is not religion, You have explained in the past. Why are we starting over again? It’s time to move forward. Cheers!
I was able to catch the rest of the replay tonight. Growing up I held on to the masks of people-pleasing and perfectionism very tightly. It wasn’t until decades later that I was able to let them go and release them to God. Oh, but when I did, a peace shot through my body that I will never forget. That’s when the real transformation started for me and I feel guided me to leave my long accounting career to this new chapter. What I couldn’t see or know then I understand a little better two years later. God was the compass that I had to surrender to in order to let myself be led and trust for the unknown. Every day I do my best to start my day letting gratitude be the compass for my attitude so my heart, mind, and soul are aligned with one another. I’m a constant work in progress, but today looking back, I’m grateful those two masks are gone so I can help others experience the freedom that I now feel. So many lessons learned so that now I can pay it forward in helping those God so chooses to place in my path. So grateful for this and for this entire community that played a huge part in walking this new path! Thank you Graham and to each one of you!
In previous writing I have written about who I'm, what I believe in and so on. I apricated all the assistant from Graham for making this podcast happen, and to all the members who have participated in it. Thank you! I don't go around masking myself to be someone I'm not. What you see in me is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that I create from the inside out. This uniquely 'Strong Independent Woman' who grew up a Tomboy, who believes in the 'Will of Power' that she carries within the deepest parts of her soul. What you see in her, is the beauty that surrounds her as a child or an adult in mother nature wonders that she freely calls home.
Perhaps I have very few friends and am hermit like is because I don’t ware a mask. I don’t like to adjust myself to fit in. In this time of my life, I am finally free to create what I want; my own art, my own stories I write. I no longer have a boss. I truly don’t care if no one likes my paintings because I like them. Each brush stroke can be a prayer. Each typed word is a beloved struggle to thank God for my life.
Graham thank you so much for this live every time I listen to your lives I get a lot of food for thought this one about the mask was wow it gave me a lot to think about I never thought of masks in that way before to sherry my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time best of luck to you graham you are a very good professor lol you teach us a lot about how to look at life in different ways and how to navigate life thank you as always luv prayers and hugs to you 😊❤️
Thanks, Graham for quickly sharing the replay with the Key Takeaways, reflective, thought provoking insights. As I shared on the replay one of the masks I have worked to shed is shyness, standing on the outside looking in, which has led me to be more open in new situations.
Another mask I have outgrown is the mask I wore for many years..the mask of "everything is fine, I'm okay", hiding my true feelings/emotions behind the mask. I grew up keeping everything inside me..thought that made me appear confident and strong. "the mask". It has been a challenging journey to peel back that mask, your work has shown me that it's part of the healing process to let emotions move through me. I have learned to give myself permission to feel all the emotions, to let tears flow, and to ask myself "why am I feeling a certain way", to dig deeper within myself so I can work through it. The emotional, caring person within me is asking to be seen and to be loved...so I let the tears flow, I share my feelings of self-doubt, insecurities and most importantly I openly express my love and gratitude for the people in my life and for the blessings of each new day.
This journey of self-discovery has been so meaningful to me, I have learned more about myself...such as I do better with setting daily intentions and daily journaling. Time to fill up the pages in my journal again!
Thank you for allowing us into your Heart. And thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Graham, for sharing the “Key Takeaways “from the live. That is very helpful, while I didn't do much homework for this live as I have been very busy, I truly appreciated listening to everyone's reflections today while on my break at work. I resonated with a lot of the things discussed . This sure was a very meaningful live and got a lot out of it .
I truly love being part of the 'Sovereign Creators'—it truly captures the essence of our journey and the deeper purpose we are all embracing together. I feel excited and honoured to be part of this community that encourages us to support each other, express our unique gifts and live in alignment with our true and authentic selves.
Irene, thank you for sharing as always, I'm not a member of the "Sovereign Creators" it sounds like the members are having fun. Hope to join soon. Thank you.
My shy mask as an under 20 year old was taken off while in college. I wanted to be like many of my friends and have a bubbly and fun personality. My problem was talking too much and not realizing talking, simply to talk, was not the answer. I later realized the benefit of listening and have learned to make each word count and have a reason to be said.
I want to be able to share what I have learned through my experiences in life, especially if my words can help my sons, DIL’s and younger family members.
Thank you Graham for giving me a reason to dive into this conversation with myself.
Vicky, thank you so much for sharing. I appreciate your post. Thank you.
The reflection question listed here is exactly what the homework led me through after the Sovereign Creators chat. In the chat comments I mentioned that a mask I wear is one of fake confidence. I want people who meet me to see me as confident and put together even though often I don't feel that way inside. The inner child work that Jerry Wise suggested started the ball rolling and then the mask reflection in the homework brought me to a big, new discovery about myself.
Growing up on a cattle ranch in middle of nowhere Montana resulted in me lacking social confidence. I learned to compensate by finding confidence in achievements. I gravitated to what I was good at and let that be where I felt confident. Once I recognized how my childhood contributed, I came to realize that I had carried that coping mechanism into my adult life. I found my confidence in what I did well. Now I understand that I need to find my confidence not in what I do, but who I am. So I think I have some more work to do to ripping that mask off for good and loving myself better. The topic of the next SC chat "Embracing Vulnerability" might just be the next step!
Thanks for all the time you put into providing the homework exercises to make the SC discussion more meaningful and then providing a time and space for people to share about their discoveries. For me it was quite an epiphany! Sincere thanks, Graham.
Thank you, Cathey, it is so interesting that the Podcast with Jerry Wise still resonate with all of us as we continue to work through ours Compasses. I truly enjoyed that Podcast.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for all the beautiful reflections of yesterday's live! I think I have left behind the mask of always having to do everything right to meet other people's expectations. That demand made me strong, but it also distanced me from my human side. I was afraid of failing and disappointing others.
I have learned that being wrong does not make me less valuable, but more real. Now I'm more free and spontaneous, I enjoy the process, I laugh at my mistakes and I express myself freely.
I am fascinated by your prayer. I will definitely read the book by Greg Braden. Thank you.
Juliann, I read Secret of Lost Mode of Prayer couple of months ago...loved it. New insights to prayer, using the "secrets" in my daily prayers.
Linda, thank you for sharing. I am going to add this book to my collections. Thank you.
I read Gregg's book a year ago and since then have prayed as Graham described in the chat tonight. Gave praying for me a whole new feel.❤️🙏
I was fascinated by Graham prayer too; it was relatable and encouraging, I felt his compassionate. I felt that it came from his Heart. It's exactly what we all needed to hear.
Thank you for sharing.
One of my masks I call my shallow water mask.
When I meet people I get very excited to listen to their story and in return I share too...but I only stay in the shallow end of the pool. Yes I've been vulnerable and shared a story or two. But mostly I remain near the surface.
When I was 15yrs old I attended a YMCA Sensitivity Conference for a week in Minnesota. I met other high schoolers from all over the US. We were assigned "D" groups. These are the people we spent eight hours a day with for a week. We talked about us endlessly. We did trust falls and leading people around blindfolded. It was intense.
At the conclusion of the week we had feedback from our group members. The only thing I remembered was that the entire group chose me as the person in the group they most wanted to get to know when we all first met. (Well that was very nice) BUT
They also chose me as the person they knew the least about at the end of the week.
Shallow Water Mask!
I've had that mask my whole life but now only use it for those I don't feel safe enough with to swim in the deep water end.
Hello Graham! It was great to go live with you again! I just wish I would’ve thought to ask for prayers! I’m having some medical issues myself and I’m praying 🙏 to god it’s not serious!!! 🙏🙏 So please keep me in your prayers id really appreciate it 🙏🙏🙏
So often I considered the sacredness of my existence as being dependent on what others think of me. The mask I wore was a mask of false authenticity keeping up the facade of ignoring self to please others. When sitting in silence and listening there were shouts of doubts, second guessing my actions, imperfection. The whispers were from God with reassurance that I was made as unique as each snowflake, as special as each rainbow, and loved as His child. Be you! Be yourself and be loved for you. It’s okay. My self discovery journey has arrived at the essence of taking off the mask to honor and reveal myself in the image I portray to others. Embrace my imperfections. Only I am me. No one else can be me. Thank you, Graham, for this live and your guidance. Thanks to all who shared your story. Prayers for Shari. Continued blessings!
I am glad you have taken off the mask and accepted who you are Linda, and I feel blessed to call you my friend 😍
Thank you very much Vicky. It is such a blessing to be in this community with special friends like you. ❤️
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Thank u for the live Graham.. I was feeling alone, and this cheered me up🌹Have a super week💚
Graham, just my thoughts- the lives need to be more inactive with all participants. You tend to repeat yourself or talk in loops looking for responses from the group. In the last few months it’s always the same people, we need other opinions to consider. Mix things up more! Spiritually is not religion, You have explained in the past. Why are we starting over again? It’s time to move forward. Cheers!
I was able to catch the rest of the replay tonight. Growing up I held on to the masks of people-pleasing and perfectionism very tightly. It wasn’t until decades later that I was able to let them go and release them to God. Oh, but when I did, a peace shot through my body that I will never forget. That’s when the real transformation started for me and I feel guided me to leave my long accounting career to this new chapter. What I couldn’t see or know then I understand a little better two years later. God was the compass that I had to surrender to in order to let myself be led and trust for the unknown. Every day I do my best to start my day letting gratitude be the compass for my attitude so my heart, mind, and soul are aligned with one another. I’m a constant work in progress, but today looking back, I’m grateful those two masks are gone so I can help others experience the freedom that I now feel. So many lessons learned so that now I can pay it forward in helping those God so chooses to place in my path. So grateful for this and for this entire community that played a huge part in walking this new path! Thank you Graham and to each one of you!
In previous writing I have written about who I'm, what I believe in and so on. I apricated all the assistant from Graham for making this podcast happen, and to all the members who have participated in it. Thank you! I don't go around masking myself to be someone I'm not. What you see in me is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that I create from the inside out. This uniquely 'Strong Independent Woman' who grew up a Tomboy, who believes in the 'Will of Power' that she carries within the deepest parts of her soul. What you see in her, is the beauty that surrounds her as a child or an adult in mother nature wonders that she freely calls home.
Bonnie, thank you for opening up your experiences. Thank you.
Perhaps I have very few friends and am hermit like is because I don’t ware a mask. I don’t like to adjust myself to fit in. In this time of my life, I am finally free to create what I want; my own art, my own stories I write. I no longer have a boss. I truly don’t care if no one likes my paintings because I like them. Each brush stroke can be a prayer. Each typed word is a beloved struggle to thank God for my life.
Graham thank you so much for this live every time I listen to your lives I get a lot of food for thought this one about the mask was wow it gave me a lot to think about I never thought of masks in that way before to sherry my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time best of luck to you graham you are a very good professor lol you teach us a lot about how to look at life in different ways and how to navigate life thank you as always luv prayers and hugs to you 😊❤️
Thank you for sharing. I loved Graham interpretation of the mask. Thank you.
I completely understand what Linda is talking about. Wonderful 💕
Thank you for sharing.