In a recent episode of “The Breakthrough Code Podcast” with Lisa Garr, the host of “The Aware Show” and author of “Becoming Aware,” she spoke about the power of personal stories and the importance of purpose in our lives. It was a conversation filled with wisdom, inspiration, and practical advice for anyone looking to understand their life journey and create positive change.
The Power of Personal Stories
Lisa Garr’s life took a dramatic turn after a near-fatal cycling accident. The incident led her to a profound journey of self-discovery and healing, which she uses to inspire and empower others. She believes that everyone has a unique story to tell, and sharing these stories can have a profound impact on both the storyteller and the listener.
According to Garr, telling your story does four things.
First, it wakes you up to who you are, helping you understand your origin story.
Second, it heals you. Every time you share your story, a part of you unfolds and heals again.
Third, it heals the person listening to your story.
Finally, it sinks you into your purpose, fueling you every moment, every day into that place of purpose.
Telling Your Story from a Healed Place
Garr emphasizes the importance of telling your story from a healed place. She says that it’s essential to take responsibility not for the actions of others, but for yourself moving forward.
This perspective helps to protect the storyteller and the listener from re-traumatizing experiences.
The Global Story of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The conversation also touched on the global story of the COVID-19 pandemic. Garr views this as a hard reset for humanity, a time when businesses, relationships, and identities were lost, but also a time when new things were birthed.
She encourages everyone to look deep inside and find out what parts of their identity they need to let go of and what parts they want to make more of.
Advice for Those in a State of Fear or Uncertainty
Garr’s advice for anyone in a state of fear or uncertainty is to start with the simplest thing right in front of them. Even the tiniest step towards possibility can lead to a different direction and create a different result.
She encourages everyone to intentionally move towards the next forward movement in their life.
Conclusion
Lisa Garr’s message is one of hope, resilience, and the amazing power of personal stories. She invites everyone to embrace their journey, share their stories, and use their experiences to fuel their purpose and create positive change.
For more insights from Lisa Garr, you can check out her book “Becoming Aware” on Amazon and tune into “The Aware Show” on her website.
Key Takeaways:
- Everyone has a unique story to tell, and sharing these stories can have a profound impact on both the storyteller and the listener.
- Telling your story can help you understand your origin, heal, and find your purpose.
- It’s important to tell your story from a healed place and take responsibility for your own actions moving forward.
- The COVID-19 pandemic was a hard reset for humanity, a time of loss and birth. It’s important to reflect on what parts of our identity we need to let go of and what parts we want to make more of.
- Even the tiniest step towards possibility can lead to a different direction and create a different result.
To hear more from Lisa Garr and to dive deeper into the transformative power of personal stories, listen to the full episode on The Breakthrough Code Podcast” with Tom McCarthy. Don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiring conversations.