Season 2, Ep 5: The Core of the Matter: Values & Worth

In this episode, Colleen St. Michaels dives deep into the concepts of values and integrity, guiding listeners on a journey to uncover their core values that ignite their purpose and fulfillment.

Through practical exercises and reflective questions, Colleen encourages individuals to confront the areas where they may be compromising their integrity and boundaries. Listeners will learn to identify their non-negotiables and take actionable steps towards a life aligned with their true selves.

 Key Takeaways: 

• Defining Values: Colleen likens values to a GPS for the soul, guiding every decision and aligning with our intuition and worth.
• Integrity: Discusses the importance of acting in alignment with one’s values, even in challenging situations, emphasizing the need for authenticity.
• Boundary Setting: Explores how boundaries are essential for self-respect and self-love, and how to reinforce them despite external pressures.
• Signs of Misalignment: Identifies signs that suggest values may be out of alignment, such as frustration over boundary violations.
• Reflection Exercise: Colleen offers an exercise to envision oneself at 95 years old, reflecting on life choices and the values upheld throughout the journey.
• Forgiveness as a Superpower: The episode concludes with a powerful discussion on the importance of self-forgiveness and the healing that comes from it, promoting the Hawaiian forgiveness prayer, Ho'oponopono.

1. List Your Values: Create a list of your top five values and assess whether they are inherited or chosen.
2. Recognize Boundary Breaches: Reflect on how often you feel frustrated by others not respecting your boundaries, and what that reveals about your beliefs.
3. Realignment Action: Identify one small step to move away from what drains you and towards what nourishes your soul.
4. Practice Forgiveness: Incorporate the Ho'oponopono prayer into your daily routine to foster forgiveness and self-compassion.

• Website: ⁠Colleen St.Michaels (colleenstmichaels.com)⁠
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