Design: Harmony

Musing...

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
Your playing small doesn’t serve the world.
When we let our own light shine,
we unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same. 
--Marianne Williamson

Our design for creative expression must be in harmony with ourself, for how can one live with regret?  We all know the feeling of a half-hearted attempt, not giving it our all, or even giving up. In these cases, fear has won out in keeping us small.  Our design calls us forward into our greatness; we design steps into a higher expression of ourself. And responding to that call with courage results in peace, knowing we are in harmony with our magnificence.

Kate’s Turn:

The  design that challenges me currently is public speaking. I am being called upon to present my ideas, teach and lead others in a large group format. I have avoided these invitations previously out of discomfort and fear, and then do not live with myself  in harmony, knowing I’ve chickened out. My suffering is a sign that I am playing too small. My pain is telling me I am not where I want to be. And the pain pushes until the vision pulls.

So I’ve joined Toastmasters, not to become a powerhouse speaker, but to be able to say “Yes” comfortably to opportunities and then to live in peace with myself; I am freer to step into more of who I am becoming. I recognize that the dissonance the fear causes dilutes my focused power in creative expression.  It isn’t about forcing myself to do this; it more about releasing what isn’t me – I’m letting go of an outdated version of myself. And designing a plan that is in harmony with my expanding self.

Get Fired Up:

Take a harmony read to identify any area you might be playing too small.

What is needed to let go of those restrictions in order to allow you to be in harmony with your expansive self? 

Turn disappointment into daring!