Hey, everybody, Carly Taylor here for this week's Mojo Monday. So lately I've been reflecting on the power of language. I've been thinking about certain words that we use in the English language and how these words that we choose can really shape our reality. And there's something really fascinating about how some languages have expressions or words that we don't even have in English. So, for example, in Japanese, there's a word agi ottori hope I've pronounced that right, which describes the feeling you get after a bad haircut. So imagine that having a word for such a specific experience, and it makes me wonder what feelings or concepts that we're missing out on simply because we don't have the language to describe them. And this morning I went to yoga and my yoga instructor talked about this balance between intentional growth and embracing the present moment, and that got me thinking about a phrase that I hear a lot, and that is I am enough. It's a mantra that's always made me kind of stop and reflect what that actually means. So let's break it down. The word enough I looked up and it means as much or as many as required. So when I ask my kids if they've had enough dinner, what I'm really asking is are you full? Do you need more? So it's a question that implies a limit, like you've reached a point where no more is needed. But when we say the mantra I am enough, we're usually aiming for some deeper than that. It's about recognizing our worth and accepting that in this moment, we are valuable and we are deserving of love just as we are. And I get that, and it's very comforting, But I still wonder if you don't know the deeper meaning of I am enough? Is enough really the right word to use for this? And what troubles me about this phrase is that it can be interpreted as a reason to stop trying. So if I tell myself I am enough, does that mean I don't need to change, I don't need to grow or push myself anymore? And for some people, this phrase might give them permission to resist the discomfort of personal growth, to stop them moving forward because they believe they've already arrived. And on the flip side of this, many of us, myself included, are constantly striving, so we're always chasing improvement, working towards goals, pursuing a future that feels, you know, like it's just out of reach. But we're working towards the future. So when all our energy is focus on what's next, what's next, what's next, we can lose sight of the present moment. So if you're always focused on the future, you can miss out on what's happening right now. So take this example. If you're unhappy with your weight and filled with self loathing, it's really hard to be content with your life in the present moment. So you might try and tell yourself I am enough. But if that doesn't feel true, or if it becomes an excuse not to make changes, it might leave you stuck in the same discomfort. So looking at those two perspectives, there's a balance we need to find. On one side, we need to stop resisting. What is this means acknowledging the reality of who we are right now, even if it's not where you want to be. It's not about liking everything or being complacent, but about releasing the struggle against the present. So when you stop resisting, then you can make space to breathe, to see things as they are. But that doesn't mean you don't keep moving forward. On the other side, there's intentional growth, the small steady steps you take each day to grow, evolve and shape your life even if there's no final destination. And now that I've delved into this, it really circles back to that Japanese phrase that I mentioned so often, and that is augamama with things as they are, what needs to be done, and this Japanese concept, which is really an experience rather than a word, but it is something that I keep in my back pocket for every single day in how I live my life because I find it more helpful to think about letting go of resistance rather than telling myself I am enough. So when you stop fighting reality, you can see it clearly and from there you can decide what to do next. And there's no full stop, no static endpoint. Instead, it's about continuing to grow while also being okay with where you are right now, so you can accept this in your current situation but still commit to progress. And as I said earlier, there's no end goal here. We're never exonerated from this work of living a rich and meaningful life. So if we can stop resisting what is be present with where you are, live with intention and keep moving forward step by step. Thank you so much for joining me on this week's My Joy Monday. I hope you will have a great week and I will catch you next week

Hey, everybody, Carly Taylor here for this week's Mojo Monday. So lately I've been reflecting on the power of language. I've been thinking about certain words that we use in the English language and how these words that we choose can really shape our reality. And there's something really fascinating about how some languages have expressions or words that we don't even have in English. So, for example, in Japanese, there's a word agi ottori hope I've pronounced that right, which describes the feeling you get after a bad haircut. So imagine that having a word for such a specific experience, and it makes me wonder what feelings or concepts that we're missing out on simply because we don't have the language to describe them. And this morning I went to yoga and my yoga instructor talked about this balance between intentional growth and embracing the present moment, and that got me thinking about a phrase that I hear a lot, and that is I am enough. It's a mantra that's always made me kind of stop and reflect what that actually means. So let's break it down. The word enough I looked up and it means as much or as many as required. So when I ask my kids if they've had enough dinner, what I'm really asking is are you full? Do you need more? So it's a question that implies a limit, like you've reached a point where no more is needed. But when we say the mantra I am enough, we're usually aiming for some deeper than that. It's about recognizing our worth and accepting that in this moment, we are valuable and we are deserving of love just as we are. And I get that, and it's very comforting, But I still wonder if you don't know the deeper meaning of I am enough? Is enough really the right word to use for this? And what troubles me about this phrase is that it can be interpreted as a reason to stop trying. So if I tell myself I am enough, does that mean I don't need to change, I don't need to grow or push myself anymore? And for some people, this phrase might give them permission to resist the discomfort of personal growth, to stop them moving forward because they believe they've already arrived. And on the flip side of this, many of us, myself included, are constantly striving, so we're always chasing improvement, working towards goals, pursuing a future that feels, you know, like it's just out of reach. But we're working towards the future. So when all our energy is focus on what's next, what's next, what's next, we can lose sight of the present moment. So if you're always focused on the future, you can miss out on what's happening right now. So take this example. If you're unhappy with your weight and filled with self loathing, it's really hard to be content with your life in the present moment. So you might try and tell yourself I am enough. But if that doesn't feel true, or if it becomes an excuse not to make changes, it might leave you stuck in the same discomfort. So looking at those two perspectives, there's a balance we need to find. On one side, we need to stop resisting. What is this means acknowledging the reality of who we are right now, even if it's not where you want to be. It's not about liking everything or being complacent, but about releasing the struggle against the present. So when you stop resisting, then you can make space to breathe, to see things as they are. But that doesn't mean you don't keep moving forward. On the other side, there's intentional growth, the small steady steps you take each day to grow, evolve and shape your life even if there's no final destination. And now that I've delved into this, it really circles back to that Japanese phrase that I mentioned so often, and that is augamama with things as they are, what needs to be done, and this Japanese concept, which is really an experience rather than a word, but it is something that I keep in my back pocket for every single day in how I live my life because I find it more helpful to think about letting go of resistance rather than telling myself I am enough. So when you stop fighting reality, you can see it clearly and from there you can decide what to do next. And there's no full stop, no static endpoint. Instead, it's about continuing to grow while also being okay with where you are right now, so you can accept this in your current situation but still commit to progress. And as I said earlier, there's no end goal here. We're never exonerated from this work of living a rich and meaningful life. So if we can stop resisting what is be present with where you are, live with intention and keep moving forward step by step. Thank you so much for joining me on this week's My Joy Monday. I hope you will have a great week and I will catch you next week