Much of our identity was chosen for us before we had a say in it. So I decided to shake things up and step into who I really am.
Why did I give myself a whole new name?
Because it reflects not just a new name but a new IDENTITY.
You see, I chose the name Lisa B. Strong with great purpose.
I wanted a name that would both remind me of my strength AND inspire me to step more fully into that strength whenever times got tough.
I actually wish that everyone would consider changing their name if they wanted to, because it really can be life-changing!
After all, our name is the nucleus of our human identity.
It’s the label that strangers first meet us by.
It’s the title that’s written on every important document, account, and credential we have.
It’s the one thing that everyone calls us on a daily basis. And that we call ourselves, of course.
In fact, our name follows perhaps the two most powerful words in this Universe: “I AM ____.”
And yet, we come into this world with our name already chosen for us! Even for those of us who get married and choose to take on a new name, we don’t select the name itself.
But you don’t have to change your name to change your life. Changing any aspect of your identity can be a hugely empowering experience.
What Would the True You Look Like?
Even something as small as painting your toes bright red when you’ve always been afraid it would look “too bold” can shift your whole energy.
Not to mention more serious changes, like deciding to no longer slap on a fake smile when you’re really struggling… or making the courageous choice to dress or appear in any way that goes against the cultural norm.
It says to ourselves and to the world: “This is who I am.” Or: “This is who I’m stepping into. This is my authentic, unapologetic self.”
I encourage you to think about YOUR identity today. How congruent is it with who you are and who you wish to be? Is how you’re stepping out into the world a reflection of your TRUE SELF?
In the meantime, over these coming months, I look forward to stepping out in a larger way MYSELF. I’ll be putting out more inspirational messages that help empower you to feel STRONGer in the face of Life's adversities.
To everyone who’s been supportive of my healing work thus far, I hold you in deep gratitude.
And to everyone I’ve yet to connect with, I am here for you in love and service.
~Lisa B. Strong
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Lisa B. Strong is an inspirational writer and holistic life coach devoted to helping people find inner healing and live a more empowered, awakened life. She is also the author of a forthcoming self-help memoir. To learn more about Lisa’s transformational offerings, visit www.lisabstrong.com.
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