SOMETIMES IT IS YOU
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into a topic that might make some folks squirm: Sometimes, the problem really is YOU. 🫣
Yup, I said it out loud. Once in a while – we actually are the issue. 🙋🏼♀️
At some point or another, we've all tried to deflect blame, or used spiritual language to avoid taking responsibility, or played hot potato with our own messy behaviors.
Today, I'm breaking down how we often use phrases like "That's not about me" or "You're just projecting" to dodge accountability.
But here's the thing - while we're not responsible for how others interpret our actions, we ARE responsible for how we think, speak, and act. Our tone, intention, and delivery? That's 100% on us.
This episode is also about having the courage to look in the soul mirror to see what’s coming up for our consideration.
For example: when someone who loves you takes the time to give some compassionate feedback, it's not always an attack – instead, it can be an opportunity for growth.
I share a personal story about how being willing to say "I'm sorry" or "You're right" can actually deepen relationships and help us become greater versions of ourselves.
Bottom line: None of us are perfect, but we can all get better.
Whether it's in personal relationships, our business, at work, or how we show up in the world, being willing to own our stuff is a superpower!
So, let’s take a deep breath together, be willing to put down our dukes and drop our defensiveness, and be brave enough to ask: "Could this actually be about me?"
KEY POINTS:
• Sometimes the problem actually is you.
• We’ve got to own our actions, not just our intentions.
• Compassionate feedback can be a gift.
• Self-reflection often leads to genuine personal growth.
• Spiritual principles aren't shields from taking accountability.
• Relationships can improve - when we choose to take responsibility.
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KAREN KENNEY BIO:
Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Writer, Integrative Change Worker, Coach and Hypnotist. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-BS, down-to-earth approach to Spirituality and transformational work.
KK is a wicked curious human being, a life-long learner, and has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years! She’s also a yoga teacher of 24+ years, a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and an author, speaker, retreat leader, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.
She coaches both the conscious + unconscious mind using practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis/Change Work, and Spiritual Mentorship.
These tools help clients to regulate their nervous systems, remove patterns, rewrite old stories, rewire new beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible in their lives and business!
Karen encourages people to deepen their connection to Self, Source and Spirit in down-to-earth and actionable ways and wants them to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”.
She helps people to shift their minds from fear to Love - using compassion, storytelling and humor. Her work is effective, efficient, memorable, and fun!
KK’s been a student of A Course in Miracles for about 30 years, has been vegan for 23+ years, and believes that a little kindness can make a big difference.
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