Do You Really Agree?

Last week in New York was everything! I met remarkable leaders, shared the stage with Robert Hartwell and Andrew Norlen, was interviewed by Ms. Elizabeth, and left with new friendships and ideas for the future.

Then, almost instantly, I was pulled out of the celebration and back into something much more personal.

An old agreement.

Old agreements are like beliefs we've stopped questioning. Eventually, they become the invisible contracts governing our decisions. I came face to face with a real question. How do I deal with my old agreements?

For the last few months, God has been guiding me through healing the pervasive patterns that bring me back to things I have already navigated. The root of those things? Agreements. Old agreements. God has been teaching me about agreements. The patterns connected to agreements made when I was a child, shaped by minimal information and limited perspective. They were shaped at a time when survival was pretty much the only thing that actually mattered. Survival. Don't embarrass yourself or others. Don't fail. Don't be seen fully... hide ever so slightly or entirely... as long as you don't create problems.

You can probably understand how a young girl who often felt like an "only" could have created those survival rules. If you add some of the early things I experienced, some of which appear in my book, it's likely that you really get it.

But here's the thing. I'm all the way grown! I've survived and thrived through so many things. You would think that my protection mechanism would catch up, right? In fact, that is exactly what so many of us think. The truth is that old agreements don't disappear because we outgrow them. They disappear because we challenge and replace them. They are rooted in something that our mind believes is still a threat to us. We have to address it head-on. When we don't, we are continuing to support those old agreements. What surprised me most wasn't discovering the old agreement. It was realizing there are specific ways to rewrite one- and simply recognizing it isn't enough.

New agreement- I am bold and confident in a room of people I don't know. Check. Old agreement no longer present. New agreement accepted.

That sounds amazing, right? It was. That part was wonderful, especially with the graceful presence of Robert and Andrew leading the work.

What became real for me was the work that was unlocked by my time in the session. I have to do something that looks familiar but makes me anxious every time I think about it. The appointment shows up on my calendar. My mind starts negotiating.

"Maybe tomorrow." "Maybe I should just email them." "They'll probably think I'm bothering them."

This work requires that I reach out to people that I don't know, that likely don't know me or understand what I do, without the benefit of a stage, device, or podcast setup? Oho no!

Go ahead and laugh. I'm laughing too.

The thing is... the old agreement is not in alignment with this new ask. My mind is busy reminding me how all parts of the Anika safely hidden plan are being threatened. The alarms are going off...sirens blaring... and I am a bit...well... confused.

On the quest to live your Remarkable Life, you will continue to uncover the things are in conflict with agreements you've already made. Your work ahead is to create new agreements that actually shift your experience. I taught that very lesson this week in the Designed For More 3-Day Intensive. ​

One of the keys to addressing the old agreements is to ask yourself if you actually agree?

Hold your old agreement in one hand and your new agreement in the other. Which one do you honor? Which one is aligned? What are you willing to give up? Is the past (comfort, safety, etc) of more value than the future and your Remarkable Life? Whatever you decide is up to you, but the key is to actually decide. Choose from a place of power rather than allowing the control to be in the hands of a very different version of you living in a context that is not necessarily relevant today.

I don't agree. I am not acquiescing. I will not surrender my dreams, the future, or the opportunity to help others create a Remarkable Life to stay small and hidden. I will keep showing up in the rooms, calling people I don't know, and challenging myself to uproot old patterns because I deserve the life I have. It's up to me to create it.

Maybe your old agreement says: Stay quiet. Don't disappoint people. Don't ask. Don't risk failure. Whatever yours is, ask yourself one question:

Do I still agree?

Your Remarkable Life will always be built by the agreements you choose today.

Peace and Blessings!

P.S. Before you jump into the next thing on your list, ask yourself:

"What old agreement am I still honoring that no longer reflects who I am?"

I'd love to hear your answer. Reply to this email and tell me the agreement you are choosing to rewrite. I read every response.

Holding Space

We Blew It...Really!

There's no easy way to say it...except to just say it. I messed up!

I sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking for the invite information for Holding Space to join us last week. We had a beautiful plan for our Holding Space session for July 15th, but did not get the planned communications out to you. I take full accountability for the issue, and we are working on a new solution. I am so grateful for your grace.

The good news is, we will be back next month in early August. Once the invitations are finalized and the new system is tested, you'll receive an email notification of a separate Holding Space invitation from everyone who registered for the ongoing events.

If you've been thinking about joining us for Holding Space, click here to register. We can't wait for you to join us.

July Divine Guidance

In this Divine Guidance episode, I share powerful prophetic insights for July 2026, inviting you to pause and reset your filter in a world swirling with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. Too often, we find ourselves overwhelmed—distracted by headlines, scarcity mindsets, and stories that pull us away from our God-given power and purpose. Many of us silently battle questions about our worth, calling, and readiness to step into what we’re here to do.

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But there is relief: it’s time to clear the noise and reconnect with the truth of who you are. I walk you through how to align with God’s wisdom, recognize your season of harvest, and stand sovereign in your truth—no matter what storms rage around you. From understanding shifts in business and society to witnessing the elevation of women and the struggle men are quietly facing, I offer tools to help you see and respond differently. Your healing, your clarity, and your voice all matter deeply in this transformative season.

Feeling the push to prepare and stand empowered for what’s coming next? I encourage you: don’t get swept away by fear or false narratives. Watch the full episode on YouTube, open your mind and heart, and discover the divine strategies meant just for you. Let’s move forward in love, peace, and unwavering truth—together.

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