Why Rewrite? Shift the narrative of your life to become the positive vision you hold for it and watch as it unfolds in empowering, fulfilling, and joyous ways.
“Life may not always fall into neat chapters, and you may not always get the satisfying ending you’re looking for, but sometimes a good explanation is all the rewrite you need.”
—Harlan Coben
You are the author of your own life story. You have the leading role and get to determine how you interact with your supporting cast and the other characters. As in literature, your life may also be a mixture of drama, comedy, adventure, mystery, tragedy, and romance, full of plot twists, suspense, and heroes and villains.
Without realizing it, we can allow the events of our lives to write our story for us, rather than taking the deliberate action necessary to write our own story our way. Engage your imagination and ask yourself how you would like for your story to change. Which archetypes are helpful and which are harmful? What will it take to further love and appreciate your life story, and create the happy endings you desire?
My friend Kelly Swanson (www.KellySwanson.com) is an award-winning storyteller, comedian, and motivational speaker. She inspires audiences worldwide with tools for crafting their best life stories for making a positive impact, connecting with others, and expanding their influence. She shares that “Personal stories reveal something about you, personally. When we know you as a person, we connect to you. Now we will listen to what you say.”
Ask yourself: What is it that I want to say that will bring meaning and positive results to those who hear me—or to how I hear myself?
Please read the following quote twice . . . and slowly.
“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”
—Brene’ Brown
Next, ask yourself the following questions inspired by Brene’ Brown’s quote. After answering each question, if needed, ask yourself, “What can I do to rewrite this?”
- What am I not taking responsibility for in my life?
- What am I running from?
- Where do I feel most vulnerable and unhappy?
- What have I given up on?
- How can I be more brave?
- In a perfect world, what would my life look like?
Now, celebrate as you rewrite to release your innate power to create positive changes for yourself.
This is an excerpt from Susan’s new book, Release the Power of Re3 . . . Review, Redo & Renew for Positive Change & Transformation. To learn more, please visit www.SusanCYoung.com or www.amazon.com/author/susancyoung.
