This week has been one of those weeks, you know the kind where you get these intuitive hits, feel resistance in certain areas of your life, and find yourself wondering, “What am I supposed to do with this information? How do I move forward?” That’s exactly what I’ve been navigating lately.
I’m in the middle of a business deal, and at first, everything felt aligned—everyone seemed to be operating in good faith, coming to the table with transparency. It was that good feeling of mutual respect and honesty. But then, something shifted.
You know the feeling when the energy changes, and suddenly you realize the other party isn’t being upfront? They’re not coming to the table with the same integrity, and that’s when the alarm bells go off.
So, I had to take a step back and ask myself, “How do I protect my best interests in this situation?” Because at the end of the day, while we can’t control how others behave, we are responsible for how we show up and how we respond. We can only hope that others meet us at that same energetic level and reciprocate, but if they don’t, it’s up to us to pay attention to our emotions and act accordingly.
In today’s wise walk, I invite you to slow down with me and check our reality and ask
ourselves these questions:
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- When you intuitively feel like something is off, either in a business transaction or in some type of relationship or agreement that you made with yourself or with someone else, do you honor those feelings?
- Do you pay attention when you sense that something is off?
- When something feels off, do you communicate that, or do you figure out a way to protect yourself?
- Do you give yourself permission or freedom to choose again if your original plan or agreement is not in good faith?
- If someone is not operating in good faith with you, do you give yourself permission to pivot, saying, “Okay, it seems like this deal or opportunity has taken a unique turn, so what is my response to that”?
- When people show up differently than they did in the beginning, do you let that information in, process it, and move forward with your best intentions in mind?
- When was the last time you made an agreement or pursued an opportunity that initially felt in flow?
- Did you reach a crossroads where you started to question if it was right for you?
- Did you begin to doubt whether the other party had the best intentions?
- When you sensed a disconnect, did you stand up for yourself?
- Did you communicate that you felt a shift in the situation?
- What aspects of the transaction or opportunity left you with unanswered questions?
- As you sought answers, did you experience anxiety or unresolved feelings?
- If your concerns were ignored, how did you show up to protect yourself?
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In this episode:
[6:47] – Asking listeners to reflect on a time when they were pursuing an opportunity that initially felt right but later led to questioning the other party’s intentions.
[8:46] – Discussing a preference for direct communication with the source in business deals, rather than relying solely on lawyers, as long as conversations remain productive.
[10:18] – Explaining the decision to reach out to a lawyer to understand contractual responsibilities and options when communication with the other party broke down.
[11:34] – Acknowledging the need to speak with the lawyer to understand responsibilities and options before making a decision.
[12:06] – Emphasizing the importance of slowing down and gathering information as a position of power, using both the brain and heart to make decisions.
[13:06] – A personal anecdote about my mother who was a lawyer but always sought to mediate and encourage communication outside the courtroom.
Memorable Quotes:
- “We can show up with our best selves and hope that they meet us on an energetic level and they reciprocate. But we are still responsible for how we feel and paying attention to those emotions and energies.” – Mary Tess
- “When communication breaks down, when information becomes limited, that’s when leaders make bad decisions. And you are a leader in your life. You are the main character, the heroine or the hero of your life.” – Mary Tess
- “We as humans, we know what is right inside of us. And if we’re dealing with someone that is showing up with the best of intentions for themselves and for me, the other party, and for the transaction, if you will, then we should be able to come to reasonable agreements.” – Mary Tess
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