How to Be Just Like Me

After my last brutally honest note to the Tribe, I received A LOT of emails asking about how I could be so open nand vulnerable in these letters to you while still remaining strong in my self..... and the answer to that question is one of my greatest secrets. nnWant to hear it? nnCool, here's my formula: When something significant happens in my life, whether it be good or bad, I follow the nsame process every time.....I do nothing about it.nnThat's right, I do nothing. nnBecause I know that if I did do something about it right at that moment, I would be coming from a reactive place and that almost never serves me or the world. It's like when you say things like: "I hate you!" or "F*ck you!". nYou probably didn't really mean it. It just kind of slipped out....like a bad joke.nnInstead, when I notice these emotions bubbling up from inside of me, I take some time to get centered and still so that I can shape a perspective from a place of clarity. Sometimes this process only takes a few moments and other times I need a full week. Without judging or apologizing, I take all the time I need to get selfcentered nso that I'm not coming from a frantic or reactive space.nnI've come to understand that regardless of the external experience, I need to harness a certain internal centeredness to move forward authentically. As you know from these letters, I don't always make the best decisions or achieve my goals; but I've come to find that living my life this way makes for the best stories and the best learning. nnNow please understand that I have no desire for you to be just like me (besides, you're much too good looking for that). That said, I do want you to acknowledge and accept the wisdom in this note. Your external will always create new plot twists and turns. Yet if you soften back into your internal world, AKA your centered self, your journey will unfold in a much smoother and more enjoyable way. nnTake a little time today to close your eyes, be still, and breathe. If you want a some extra help, you can download a free guided meditation led by me here.nnMuch love,nnMax SimonnFounder & Chief Enlightenment Officer (CEO)nwww.getselfcentered.comnnPS: So many people around the world have been asking for my help lately that I've decided to offer a FREE Teleclass next week to share with you my tools to remain centered and balanced even as your world spins out of control. The bridge line can only hold a certain number of people so if you want to be one of the select few to spend an hour with me on the phone, please email Erika now and she'll send you the details when they are ready.nnIf you enjoyed this letter, please forward it to your friends and invite them to sign up for The Vibe.