I Discovered More than I Expected

I used to be a pretty smart person. I was well-read, had lots of common sense and plenty of ideas about how things should be and how you should be. I could take care of myself and didn’t need anyone else to help me or to advise me, especially when it came to things like self-improvement and life in general. I had everything under control!

I felt so humiliated and ashamed as I walked through the doors of a treatment center. I had allowed myself to fall apart. I had failed. I couldn’t make everything right and fix everyone else by myself. I had committed the terrible sin of falling from the ranks of “perfect” by becoming a severely depressed alcoholic.

While I was there, unpacking myself, something amazing happened – I discovered humility. It was such a relief to realize what it means to be human. I felt a sense of emerging freedom as I watched my arrogance and pride melt away. I was no better than anyone else and felt understood and supported by all of the other beautiful women I met during that incredible time.

I’m still a pretty smart person and I still have lots of common sense and plenty of ideas about how I’d like things to be but today I truly believe I know less. I don’t know what’s right for you or how you should operate your life and sometimes I don’t even know what’s best for me – I actually ask for other people’s help and input. I’ve become very teachable and I love learning. This allows me to always operate from a growth mindset and growth is the essence of a good life.

If you have found yourself at discovery’s doorstep, let’s talk about working together. Individual coaching might be exactly what you need to change your life.

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Just knowing you don’t have the answers is a recipe for humility, openness, acceptance, forgiveness, and an eagerness to learn – and those are all good things.

~ Dick Van Dyke