A too-common question (at the risk of cliche) in transpersonal coaching is, “What would you do if you knew you could not fail?”

It’s become such a common question that it’s lost some of its charge.

But whenever I do actually ask a version of this question in a session, the same thing takes place. The point of the question is immediately bypassed by the person’s Left Brain analytical mechanism.

Sometimes We Overthink It.

They attempt to qualify the question with their version of ‘reality’ which is that to dream this big is a waste of time. “I can’t quit my job and become a full time painter because I have to pay the bills”, or “It’s pointless to go there because it will never happen” and a hundred variations thereof.

The point of the exercise is that it doesn’t have to be rational. It’s not a solution to a problem, it’s an exercise in creative thinking.

The philosophy of transformational coaching is that the process isn’t supposed to grant you magical solutions to incalculable problems. The entire foundation of coaching is that we all have the answers inside of us. We just have to learn to access those answers.

Let Yourself Be Free.

Sometimes the very truth of our being, and the source of our problem-solving, is buried deep within years of external programming that ceased to be authentically ours decades ago. Through the needs of our family, the expectations of our society, the countless responsibilities our roles require of us, and the pressures of our work, our own pure essence can be so diluted over time we lose touch with who we truly are. And where we find our answers.

The question, “What would you do if you knew you could not fail?” is a roadmap to connect with our dreams. It’s supposed to set us free. It’s fun; it’s play. It doesn’t have to make sense and it doesn’t have to come true. It’s designed to help us exercise our dreams…a skill that is too easily lost in this modern world.

Give it a try…

If you’re ever feeling a little stuck, try it. Answer the question. Allow yourself to run wild. Be outlandish and nonsensical. Once you have the energy of those desires coursing through your heart, I can promise you a seed will be planted.

With a little attention, I place no limit on what can grow there.

Much Love,

Kristy

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