The time has come to unleash that part of yourself you’ve been holding back.
You know, that part of you that likes the spotlight, craves attention and is longing to shine like the gems on a showgirl’s. . .tiara!
YES! That part!
Let’s call this oh-so-sparkly part Lola!
Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl
With yellow feathers in her hair and a dress cut down to there
You might be thinking, “Hold on there! That’s crazy!”, what does Lola have to do with my life and business?
Everything!
And yes, I know Lola loses her mind at the end of the song, but let’s focus on the positive for now, ok?
So. . .what exactly is so appealing about Lola?
Two words – showgirl strut!
It’s a way of being that is unabashedly, unapologetically, out-there-in-the-limelight, shining like you really want to!
It’s a way of being that has you shine from the inside out, sharing yourself and your gifts in the way that would be most wildly fulfilling for you.
Look at this gorgeous showgirl in the photo!
For me, she’s the epitome of Lola, oozing confidence, radiance and presence. And her smile beams like a beacon!
That’s what I’m talking about, and if it takes feathers and high heels to get into character? Then so be it!
Mars Dorian said it this way, “If you want to have an exciting and incredible life, you must make your favourite personality traits 3 times more extreme.”
When I first read his post it reminded me of a leadership training I did many years ago. One assignment that we had to do for the duration of the 6 month program was to be 10 times more excited in life.
Can you imagine?!
I thought this would be a piece of cake! I mean really, I’m outgoing, an obvious extrovert and I’m usually pretty excited (and excitable) in life.
However, much to my surprise the assignment uncovered all the areas where I wasn’t fully myself, where I hid my light, suppressed what I wanted and played small. There were no sparkles and definitely no feather boas in sight!