Papercuts

The Greatest Betrayal: How We Lost Ourselves Along the Way
¿¿We prioritize caring for others, but neglect the one person who matters most - ourselves. Our needs fade into the background as we rush to satisfy the demands of work, family, and society. Slowly, we betray our own hearts.
The costs of this self-neglect creeps up on us until we find ourselves depleted - empty vessels with nothing left to give. We wonder, "How did I end up here?" The answer is simple yet tragic:
Somewhere along the way, we stopped prioritizing ourselves. We find that we are no longer #1 in our own lives.
Reclaiming our lives requires courage and conviction. We must make a commitment to honor our needs, nourish our souls, and prioritize our health and happiness. For when we care for ourselves, we gain the strength to lift up others.
The time is now to regain what has been lost. To become who we were meant to be. To put ourselves first without apology or regret. This is the greatest act of love - towards both ourselves and others.
Papercuts explores the power of free will and self-determination. Key lessons include:
- Understand where/when we play the victim game
- The difference between Comfort zones vs. Fear zones
- Cutting ties to our co-dependencies (detaching)
- Finding gratitude for the moments we were jerks
- The power of letting go and showing up in surrender
- Getting out of our own way to let magic happen
- Shifting Priorities: how to show up for yourself, at all costs
DISTINCTLY UNIQUE in the non-prescriptive yet intimate style it is written in - Papercuts opens the door to understanding how we author our own tales and reveals the awesome power we each have to re-envision our lives by breaking free of self-delusions and embracing choice.
"An unexpected gift to the business world as well as anyone who is looking to grow personally. The vulnerability that anchors this story is accompanied by a masterful blend of psychology, philosophy and spirituality."
- Diana Owens, LCSW, Author, Transformational Coach