Transcript
Andrea Crisp 0:00
Do you feel like you are bumping up against that upper limit right now? That you believe something that just isn't true about your life, and you're ready to change it? In the second part of our series, Cultivate Your Desires, we're talking about how to cultivate belief in your life. So get ready to shift those mindsets.
Andrea Crisp 0:24
Hey, friend, are you ready to take courageous steps to create a life and business you love. Welcome to The Couragecast. I am Andrea Crisp, mindset coach, author and a multi passionate entrepreneur. For years, I was afraid to allow myself to shine that was until I discovered that I could step into my own power, shift my mindset and take ownership of my own destiny. Now I coach women across the globe who are ready to own their life and make a massive impact. Each week, I'll share conversations with amazing humans who've been willing to face their fear and pursue their purpose. I'll provide a blend of practical and spiritual advice to help you take brave steps in your own life and business.
Andrea Crisp 1:02
Hello, my beautiful friend. Welcome to The Couragecast. I'm so glad that you're here. If you are listening for the very first time, I'm so glad that you have joined me, my name is Andrea Crisp, I'm the host. But if you're a longtime listener, thanks for hanging out with me, I'm so glad that you continue to tune in every single week. And I hope that this is really providing some value for you in your life.
Andrea Crisp 1:29
You know, right now, we're in a four part series that I know you are absolutely going to love. Over the past few months, I've been really digging deep into what has been the foundational pieces for my life and my business this year. And I want to share those with you because I believe that when we are expanding, we can share what we're learning and how we're growing with others. And so I hope that this will give some value to your life to your business and help you to continue to grow. Because, you know, we're just headed into a brand new year. And I really believe that you can completely set yourself up for success. So if you haven't already connected with me, then I would love to connect with you in my brand new text community. This is something that I just started in October, and it has been so fun. I set out about two to three text messages a week, journal prompts, how to set intentions, affirmations, and even a few guided meditations, which we are going to do at the very end of this episode. So make sure you stay tuned all the way to the end because I'm going to walk you through a guided meditation today. In this four part series, though, we're having one every episode for this four parts. Last week, we did one as well. So make sure that you stay all the way to the end. But if you want to join the text community, just text the word "COURAGE" to 647-424-2429. And there will also be a link in the show notes.
Andrea Crisp 3:10
Okay, so last week, in the series, we were chatting about cultivating gratitude. And I want to know what you are grateful for today, my friend. Like think about that for just a moment. What comes to mind immediately when you think about what you're grateful for. Maybe it's the cup of coffee you had this morning, it could be the sunshine for me lately, it's really is the sunshine. It's also sometimes going for a walk with my dog and that she's been really well behaved lately. And it's all of these little moments that add up over time. And last week we chatted about cultivating gratitude, we talked about how we are grateful for the good things. But we're also grateful for the things that we're learning. So if this is something that you really want to dig into, I want to encourage you to go back to the last episode, and take a listen to the first part of the series on cultivating gratitude.
Andrea Crisp 4:06
But today we're gonna be focusing on cultivating belief. So for years, like friends, like I can't even tell you, for years, I focused on cultivating disbelief in my life. If you've ever heard of Tony Robbins, he talks about this one statement all the time. He says, "What you focus on, grows". And now it was exactly what was happening in my own life. I was focusing on my limited beliefs, my limitations, the things that were keeping me powerless. And there were even times when I was convinced that I would never, never experience good things in my life and business. And here's the thing, you get what you think. And that's what I got. When I focused on lack and my unbelief, I manifested lack and unbelief. And I would feel like I was trapped in this cycle, because I was constantly consumed with the fact that things were not working out for me. I was in jobs I didn't like, I didn't have the relationship that I wanted, oh, gosh, the the list is endless. So shifting that mindset was key for me to change my life, my relationships, and my business. And here's the thing, I don't think that is what God, if you believe in God, or universe or source, intends for us. I really truly believe that we are created for a purpose. And we have things that happen, in life, circumstances, that may feel like they will limit us. But when we start to shift that subconscious programming from when we were kids, things we learned, how we grew up, that is when we can really start to learn that we can take control over those things. So anything from your relationships, to your finances, to where you live, all of those things can shift and change. And I know that because I have been doing that in my own life.
Andrea Crisp 6:11
So we're going to talk a little bit about how do we cultivate that belief in our life, like how is that actually outworking in our lives. So here's one of the statements that I think is really important, everything is working for you. Every lesson, every challenge, every pivot, every mistake, every perceived failure, all of it, we have to position ourselves to believe that it's all for an intended purpose to bring about good in your life, because you are a co-creator with the Divine. And so often, we really actually think that life is happening to us, like we are a victim of our circumstances, we continually get sick, and we're gonna always get sick or we're in debt, and we're never going to get out of debt. Or we have one bad relationship after another bad relationship, or my job is never good enough. And I'll never get to the next stage, I'll never have success in my life. And it's like this continual thought that we perpetuate, we rehearse over and over again, that keeps us in that limited perspective of our lives. And it's not until we actually shift that belief and reconceptualize it, and change the subconscious programming, that we can see a shift in our life, is there a belief that you have right now about your life, that needs to change?
Andrea Crisp 7:40
Maybe you feel like, you're not enough. And there's been things that have happened in your life, when you were a kid, maybe you were in Junior High, and somebody said something to you, or you felt like you didn't belong to the in crowd, or you just felt like you never got where you wanted to go in, you know, sports, when you're a kid, or as an athlete or in music. You felt like you weren't enough, maybe somebody even said something to you. Or maybe there's a thought that no matter how hard you try, how many degrees you get, whatever it is that you do, you're never going to be successful enough. And maybe that's programed from your family, your parents even could have had that, maybe they didn't feel successful enough. And they talked about how they were not in a position in their lives where they felt truly successful. And then you also had that programming because you believe that to be true about yourself. Or maybe you have a belief that there's never enough time, or money. Here's the interesting thing, because for a really long time, for a lot of years, I was really consumed, like, there, you know, I don't have enough time to do this. And I and I was just really consumed with this whole time. And it wasn't very long ago, actually, that I was reading a book. And I started to realize that we actually create time. And when we are allowing ourselves to be the creator of time, because time doesn't actually exist. It's only a perception. So we can create what it is that we need. And if we need more time, we can actually create that. So you know, a lot of people say okay, well, there's only a certain amount of time in the day, you know, the truth is, is that we actually can create what it is that we desire. So if we want more time, we can create more time, we can expand that to make it exactly what we need. Now the clock may look a little bit different, but we can create what it is that we desire.
Andrea Crisp 9:41
The same goes with money because money is just energy. So maybe you think, "Okay, I've a lack of money, or lack of resources, or a lack of things in my life that I need to be successful." And the same goes for that. That's all subconscious programming. That is what we believe to be true about our lives and that could stem from a conversation that you had as a kid, or something you ever heard your parents say, or maybe even something that you hear in your family. Not that long ago, we were meeting for my Dad's birthday. And it was really interesting because we were having this conversation about rations. And you could hear this pervasive family belief around what is possible, and what is not possible. So that's all subconscious programming, right? And we can shift and change all of that. Another one is maybe that you feel like, no one wants to buy your services, you can't ever get any clients, nobody wants to pay you for what you do. And that, again, is something that you perceive to be true, a belief that you have allowed yourself to kind of stand on, but that can be changed, or that you don't have the community you want, or friendships, or relationships. This is a big one. And we're actually gonna talk about community later on in the series. But so often, we have this belief that we only get what we deserve. And if we feel like we don't deserve a lot, then that is perpetuate. And that is the cycle that we stay in. So your beliefs are based on your subconscious programming, and the narrative that you have been rehearsing for years, and even generations. So going back and changing that subconscious programming is going to be the key to help you to reconceptualize how you can start moving forward in your own life.
Andrea Crisp 11:31
So when you're bumping up against a belief, which is just a thought, by the way, thoughts are, I mean, they're they happen, but they are not truth, then you are essentially hitting an upper limit to what you think is possible. And this is something for me that, even as you, you get to another stage in your life, or business, or career, you get to new limit, and you go, "Oh, I have to now shift that thought and belief." And so it's always work that we're doing, it just gets easier over time, because it's easier to recognize, and you understand how you can do it. And you can make those shifts for yourself. So like I mentioned, whether it's relationships, business, success, wealth, all of it, it can all be changed, it can all be shifted. Not too long ago, one of my old friends from college, came to me, and she wanted to join one of my group coaching programs. And I loved having her as part of it. But one of the things that she was experiencing in her life at the time was that she really wanted to re-ignite her music, her songwriting ability, her ability to, you know, share her gift with the world. And she had allowed many of life's circumstances to kind of come to the forefront. And as we do in life, we put things on the back burner, and we start to believe old stories about what is possible. And that's the place that she found herself in, she found herself, even though she wanted to make a shift in her life, and she wanted to pursue music, that she was bumping up against these upper limits. And she felt really isolated in the city that she lived in. And she didn't really have a community of artists that she could connect with. And that made her feel, you know, discouraged, defeated, you know, there was some stress and anxiety around all of that, and how to make that shift and change. And, you know, as time went on, she felt more time was passing, and more time was passing. And I have also found myself there. So I completely understand exactly how she felt because she felt as though life really had passed by.
Andrea Crisp 13:44
And so when we started working together, we had to make those shifts, we had to work on reprogramming those subconscious beliefs about what she believed to be true from her family of origin. And as we worked it together and even now it's amazing to see the shift and change in her life. And a lot of this stems from her shifting that belief around what is possible, and now she's actively pursuing her dreams in music. She is living in a brand new city, her and her husband has been moved, and they are loving the area that they're living in, she's being creatively stretched. And she is growing and expanding as a musician, because she has an incredible community of other artists that she can do life with, and do music with. And all of this shifted in her life because she was able to change that subconscious programming. And she was able to really shift the belief that she had about what was possible for her life.
Andrea Crisp 14:57
Do you see how that works? And I think so often we limit ourselves to what we think is possible. But when we really dig a little deeper, we do the work, we're able to see, "No, we can actually shift the narrative and the belief." And when we truly believe in what is possible for our lives, and in the desires that we have, we can manifest those desires. So I have a couple questions for you that I want to ask you today. As you're listening through this episode, what is the belief that is holding you back? Maybe you're able to pinpoint a few, but maybe there's just one that just immediately comes to mind right now for you. What is that belief? What do you believe to be true for you right now? And if you were able to dig a little deeper, and get to the root, what is that root? Where is the origin of that story? Can you pinpoint that? Do something immediately popped to mind? When you think about, "Oh, yeah, I heard this." Or, "This is something that I was told as a kid," or "this is a circumstance that I found myself in." The next question is what would change if you were able to reconceptualize that belief? How would your life be different?
Andrea Crisp 16:22
Imagine that for a second? What would change in your life, and how would you be living in your life if that was not the case anymore? And you were able to completely shift that belief. So, right now, we've already identified what belief it is, the origin story, how you can conceptualize it, but the big question is: What step are you going to take right now, that is going to shift that belief in your life. Now, maybe it is digging a little deeper, maybe it's doing some journaling, maybe it's doing some personal reflection. But maybe you're ready actually to take the next step, and actually do something that will shift that in your life. So if you find yourself right now, in a place in your life, where you feel like you're bumping up against those old beliefs, and they're keeping you feeling like you're not enough, or that you'll never truly be successful, or happy, or you'll never have the relationships or community you desire. I would love to chat with you.
Andrea Crisp 17:29
So let's book a time for us to connect. You can book a free strategy call with me through my website, and we'll talk about how you can take that next step. And how you can reconceptualize that belief, how you can start to reprogram your subconscious, and make a massive shift in your life. Yes, you can do that, you can absolutely do that. And if you want to move forward with coaching, then I'll tell you how we can work together. So all you have to do is just go to my website, andreacrisp.ca and book a time with me. I'll also provide a link in the show notes for you as well. And in the next episode, we are going to be continuing to talk about how we can cultivate our desires. And the next episode is talking about how to cultivate trust. And this is gonna be a really, really good one. Because this is something that I've actively been working on this entire year. And so I'm really excited to share with you some of the things that I have really been able to shift and change in my own life when I am cultivating trust in myself, God, and others. So, before we go today, don't forget to join my text community. And all you have to do is just text the word "COURAGE", and I'm going to send you something special. And just text the word "COURAGE" to 647-424-2429.
Andrea Crisp 18:56
Okay, so as I promised, we're going to close today with a guided meditation. So if you're in a place where you can do that, then I encourage you just to find yourself in a comfortable position. If you're driving, then maybe you want to do this a little bit later when you can spend a little bit more time, and maybe you want to pause this and come back to it. But here we go.
Andrea Crisp 19:25
As we prepare for the meditation, I want to encourage you to focus on what it is that you truly desire for your life. This meditation will help you step in to that belief. Find yourself in a comfortable position. Feet flat on the floor. Shoulders back. Your palms comfortably in your lap. Take a deep breath all the way to your belly and as you exhale, let go of anything that is no longer serving you. As you continue to breathe deeply, allow yourself to relax more fully. Place your attention on your feet. Now relax your feet, your ankles, your calves, your knees, your hips, your torso, your shoulders, your neck, your facial muscles, all the way to the crown of your head.
Andrea Crisp 21:14
As you feel fully relaxed, just envision a white light that is coming all the way from the top of your head. Filling your entire body all the way to the soles of your feet. This light is completely filling your entire body with belief that anything is possible for you. Visualize yourself a few months from now when you have completely shifted your mindset. You are now living in total belief that what you desire is possible. So see what you can see what is all around you. Take a look at where you are, where you might be in your life. And listen for what you can hear. What sounds can you hear? Feel what you might be able to feel, maybe it's the warmth of the sun, or something that feels warm and cozy.
Andrea Crisp 22:56
Allow the entirety of your body, soul, and spirit to believe that it is complete. That every desire you have is possible. And as you hold that thought, make it even more crystal clear. Bring it completely to the front of your mind. See the vivid details and allow that amazing feeling to continue to expand within you. Take another deep breath and as you do express your gratitude for having this time to expand yourself and the possibilities of your life. When you're ready take one more breath in. Exhale and then open your eyes.
Andrea Crisp 24:04
Friend, it's been amazing to be with you today. Make sure we connect on text or you can find me on Instagram at @andreacrispcoach. Until next time. Remember, you have everything you need to live bravely. If you like this episode of The Couragecast, we'd love to hear from you. Leave us a rating and review and while you're there, hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. Original Music by Stephen Crilley, production by Claudia Henock.
