Gem of Truth today: right now, in your life, are you being called to “play it safe” and stick to what is known and can be expected and predictable? There is a time for that.
Or are you being called to take a risk, to go into the “unknown,” to take a leap of faith, to follow a deep-seeded dream (ha! I meant “deep-seated! But deep “seeded” is INTERESTING too!!!) within you that has been calling to you (even shouting to you! waking you up late at night!) for so long now? There is a time for this, too.
Whatever season you are…be in it whole-heartedly. Get real with yourself. Embrace your truth. Embody it. I’m with ya’ll!
Me? I’m being called to “GO FOR IT!” That late-at-night whisper has turned into a big ‘ol shout: “LIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSA!” So little everyday risks are in order here, taking me out of my usual way of doing things. I’m going for it whole-heartedly.
This reminds me of my “Bravery” poetic greeting card: “Bravery isn’t about being fearless. It’s about daring to be our real, not-all-together selves and finding the miraculous right here within us and our everyday lives.”
This breath. These dirty dishes. This list of “to do.” This choice. – THIS is where we “find” bravery.
So being brave is about BEING the truth within us. Right here. In our everyday lives.
Love, Lisa
P.S. Thank you for sharing these Gems of Delight (truth, peace, compassion, joy…) with the dear ones in your life. Thank you for being a part of this community of soulful folks who are about bringing more delight, compassion, and connection in our everyday lives.
Blessings,
I love this definition of bravery. Right on, sister.
Thank you, Brenda. It’s true, isn’t it?! I’ve been seeing over the last several years that I don’t have to feel the absence of fear to be brave. I don’t have to try and get rid of the fear. Actually i can just let it be. Allow it to be there. AND be brave, take a chance, touch my heart, open, soften, risk a little. It’s really beautiful. I know you get this!!!
What I love most about this post is that you can see a few little stains on Batgirl’s (totally cute) dress, reminding us that even superheroes can be ‘real and not-all-together.’ 🙂 Thanks for another gem, Lisa. xoxo
Yep, Susan, that’s how we roll here! Keepin’ it real! I wouldn’t even know how to “photoshop” these stains out! 😉 Love to you, Susan. Lisa
So great Lisa – to be brave — to be real — to be YOU ~ YES! x RL
Thanks, Robyn, just as you are so YOU and how you share YOU with our blogging community. You continue to inspire me. Love, Lisa
Great post. You’re right– ‘deep-seeded’ has a really ‘deep’ and philosophical connotation to it. I might even start using the word 🙂
What’s funny for me is the “seeded” part — because it’s like planting a SEED…having a seed deeply planted within us that is there and then starts to blossom! Much love to you. Please do continue to visit here!