I had the chance to spend time with some like minded souls last night and have conversations of the heart -- one of my favourite things to do. One of the conversations we had turned into an "ah ha!" for me this morning -- another of my favourite things -- and it was around the concept of "being all in."
For me this idea of "being all in" is often about, and interpreted as, ones commitment to something. Perhaps the feeling of "full steam ahead" or "not being swayed" or "no turning back" comes to mind. I think "being all in" can also sometimes feel like: making something happen; moving forward no matter what; pushing ourselves to do things; committing to something even though we are fearful; taking action outside of our comfort zone; come hell or high water (not really sure where that saying comes from) persevering to the end; not allowing ourselves to deviate along the way that might change or clarify the original course; pushing ahead in the direction we have selected with tunnel vision; successfully achieving some image that we think we are suppose to be; or needing to immediately act on an inspiration, whether it is ready or not. Now, I don't believe the above is what was meant in our conversation last night, however, all of these possible interpretations help me clarify what I feel "being all in" is when I am Living On Purpose (LOP).
I believe being all in when I am LOP is about my perspective and trust in who I really am (WIRA), and not about what goals or actions I may feel I need to commit to.
I feel being all in is when my heart and mind are clear and confident with what is true for me. Sure, I may waiver periodically, but I can become better and better at finding my way back because of that strong basis of knowing WIRA.
Being all in is more about my commitment to, and the honouring of, my expression of WIRA in each moment, versus a certain objective I must reach some time in the future.
Being all in is finding that place of peace or knowing, as easily and frequently as I can, and for it to be a solid platform for all my actions (big and small), and all my words.
Being all in is brimming with faith in WIRA, the path I am on, and the things that will become a part of my path, whether I am clear on what they are right now or not.
Being all in is faith in the process, and therefore, not needing to make anything happen because I am open to the flow of life and the momentum I can sense behind the scenes.
Being all in is being confident enough to let go of the need to control, and instead relax into the ride.
Being all in is the experience of unquestioned faith in what feels right and good to me, which then in turn makes my choices and actions obvious for my next steps.
When I am remembering, believing in, and expressing who I really am, I am all in.