“The only thing more difficult than the emotional toll of the pursuit of excellence, is the emotional toll of not pursuing excellence.” – Andy Bailey
The word “delusion” has always been a challenging one for me. It carries the weight of realizing that what I once believed to be true—my illusion—was not reality. This means embracing change yet again.
One of the biggest illusions I’ve had to let go of is the idea that life is supposed to be pain-free. The truth is, life is full of pain. What makes the difference is how we choose to navigate and relate to that pain.
Our relationship with pain is, in itself, a skillset. It’s about recognizing that while we can’t avoid pain, we have the power to choose our response to it. Have you ever considered doing a “pain budget”? 📝 It’s an insightful tool to help you evaluate the decisions you need to make in life and understand the potential pain associated with each choice.
A pain budget helps you identify:
– The unavoidable pains you face.
– The pains you can mitigate or avoid through proactive decisions.
– The areas where you can grow stronger by facing challenges head-on.
By understanding and accepting our pain, we can make more informed choices and navigate life with greater resilience and grace. It’s about finding strength in vulnerability and wisdom in our wounds.
