Are You Ready to Serve? Yes!

By Andrea Hess • January 27th, 2009

I keep running into the misconception that we should have “it” all figured out before we are in a position to assist others. If we’re a healer, we need to be in perfect health before we can help others heal. If we’re a spiritual teacher, we need to be fully enlightened before we teach a class or workshop. If we are intuitives, we need to always be “right” in our own inner guidance before we can give readings to others. At least, that’s what’s been holding back several of my recent clients and students from shining their unique gifts into the world.

If you think you need to be “further along” or “already there” (wherever “there” may be) before you can serve others in any capacity, consider this:

Would you rather study with a teacher or receive assistance from someone who remembers exactly what it’s like to be in your shoes? Or would you rather work with someone so far removed from your situation that they can no longer identify with your fears and discomforts?
Would you rather work with someone who is still working on themselves? Or would you rather work with someone who already has all the answers? (Personally, I think most of us find the person with all the answers highly irritating! Plus, I doubt that they really exist!)

Think about who you were a year ago. From the expanded perspective you possess right now, would you have words of wisdom for your “old” self? Do you know more now than you did then? What about the “you” of two years ago – wouldn’t you have a lot you could teach yourself? Of course you do!

You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t need to have a perfect life or have sorted out every health, abundance, and relationship issue to be of tremendous service to others. The definition of an “expert” is someone who has a little bit more knowledge and experience than the people they serve. You’re already an “expert” to someone. And that someone needs your unique gifts and talent, right now.

You are ready. You are enough, just as you are. Go and share your gifts with the world.

Blessings,
Andrea

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By Adrianne-Awareness Blooms on January 27th, 2009 at 1:58 pm

This is a great reminder Andrea. I have recently found out that by becoming more of a teacher and guide for others (despite resistance from my mind about not being ready), I really accelerate my own growth, learning and expansion. When I take a concept out of my mind and explain it to someone else it gains so much more clarity and validity for me. And I find that those I work with often bring to me at just the right time the issues that I need to explore further. It is a beautiful process.

In love and light,
Adrianne

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By Rachel on January 27th, 2009 at 2:03 pm

synchronicity. Last weekend I received a “psychic reading” from Jeff Sonnenberg,whom I’ve been following for years. A nice nerdy jew, he tells me I”m going to lose my job in the construction industry and should immediately hang out a shingle to be a psychic reader. Although I’ve been working on becoming more spiritually guided intuitive all my life, I fail to read people’s futures at all, let alone charge for it. Nevertheless, I’m opening to the idea that I could offer the healings I already know I’m good at. Appreciated your humorous approach to service. rachel

By Rebecca on January 27th, 2009 at 3:16 pm

Is this a coincidence that this ended up in my email today? I have Doreen Virtue’s book Angel Numbers 101, and I keep seeing 111, 1111, 944, 544, and many other numbers…I’m clear (I think) about the “111 sequence” but I was unsure of the 944 and 544…Lo and behold the 944 means “divine life purpose involves working with the angels and arch angels to help others…Interesting…

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By Cassandra Batson on January 27th, 2009 at 6:51 pm

Well said. All that is required of us is that we start from where we are. There is no other place. And when we take just one step toward serving others, the universe floods in with help for the rest.

By Evelyn Lim on January 27th, 2009 at 7:58 pm

I definitely prefer to work with someone who has been in my shoes and remember how it feels like with his/her first client. Andrea, you’ve been a reassuring and an amazing coach!! You’ve not only provided comprehensive learning material but also given me wise advice along the way. Thanks so much!! Heeding this post, I’m not going to be sitting on my butt for that much longer!!!

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By eudes on January 28th, 2009 at 1:22 pm

that’s so spot on Andrea, a very insightful and motivating message especially for me and one I’m definitely taking on board, because I’ve always felt that I needed to do a little more. Thank you.

By Michael on February 1st, 2009 at 2:04 pm

Thanks Andrea; as always, what I needed to hear.

Unfortunately I usually see myself in a most humble light on most levels, and as one of the most imperfect human beings imaginable. Naturally this has a bad effect on my confidence and I suppose by extension on my performance, by manifesting what I believe to be true.

It ain’t easy, but I’m workin’ on it!

By buddhaofhollywood on February 7th, 2009 at 12:26 am

Helping others is an art and a talent.
It is like let’s say, playing a piano.
Anybody can learn to play the piano but only a few are gifted enough to make it into an art.
A diploma can’t give you that gift.
Wishing you the best in your work.
Be Loved!

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By Buddha of Hollywwod on February 9th, 2009 at 3:42 pm

I just wanted to see how you are doing and say hi to you!
I hope everything is OK and I am looking forward to talk to you – well communicate would be a better word
Love, peace and happiness!

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By Frieliprump on February 11th, 2009 at 1:53 am

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By Audra Dinino on February 15th, 2009 at 9:14 am

I needed to read this today. I have had the sore throat, crappy feeling for almost a month and finally decided I needed to go to the doctor. She put me on antibiotics and when I told one of my clients that I teach Reiki to, she came unglued. She said “why learn Reiki if you still have to take medicine?” It’s not exactly the same thing, but still the same thought process. Blessings to everyone! Thanks, Audra

By Reiki Guide on September 7th, 2009 at 5:14 pm

Interesting blog post. What would you say was the most important Reiki factor?

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