Engagement: Faith

Musing…

“…The universe is not a static thing. It is in the process of being created all the time. All of us are involved in that creation, and thus all of us are magicians…To experience fully the magician’s power… requires us to give our lives fearlessly to the universe, trusting that our gifts are the right ones, that we are what is needed by others, by the universe, and by ourselves. “ 

~ Carol S. Pearson, The Hero Within

Charise’s Turn:

Recently I decided not to play it small anymore. We all have some misgivings about ourselves, ways we trip ourselves up, get in our own way. I’ve come to understand that success isn’t for sissies. You have to slay some dragons along the way, or as Carol Pearson says, “name” your dragons. Well, I’m going to name my dragon a “shrinking violet” – she may think she’s cute but she’s a pitiful disguise. If I listen to her, I get stymied. She’s the naysayer: no, it’s not going to work out; no, they don’t want to participate in your class; no, they’re not interested in your services or your skills, so don’t put yourself forward. And she has a way of appearing when there's really no evidence to back up what she's saying. Sound familiar? 

I’m going to audition for more dance opportunities despite any hesitation or doubts I have. Going on faith, with the feeling that this is important -- regardless the result. If it’s only an exercise in faith, I’ll take it. So far, the act of making the decision has allowed me to see right through my “shrinking violet”.

Get Fired Up:

Name your dragon: what obstacle to success are you harboring?

Flex your faith muscles and see what happens.  

“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it...You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep yourself open and aware to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open." ~ Martha Graham

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