Right in the middle of this awesomeness resides a super important idea:
"...what it is that already resides in each one of us: Love. Compassion. Courage + Bravery." So, you're reading this on a good day, and thinking "hell yes, I'm ready to lean in, I got this!" Then there are the other days. Those days when listening to yourself means a lot of negative words and little to no compassion. None of these powerful words ring true; compassion, kindness, a vulnerability born of power, much less courage and bravery. Guess what? They are there. Even on the most challenging of days, there is a part of you that holds tightly to all those spectacularly big feelings; even if it's just one little cell that glows with your strength, it IS there. Nurture that tiny point of light as best you can. Choose to make space for that which you want to fill you, and to radiate out into the world. On the good days, feel all the ways you are alight, all the cells glowing with your awesomeness. Notice how the strength of all those cells feels truthful and whole. Then, when you need it, recall those powerful and resilient little cells ready and waiting to multiply. Pick friends who reflect that light, and remind you it's there. In this community, we will hold onto the knowledge of your strength until you remember it. Take a few moments to reflect, and pick a word - a word that feels right in this moment - that honors you and what you want to project into the world. I want to radiate courage. And I also want to sneak in some of the words which I think define courage. The courage to love (myself and others.) The courage to defy perfection. The courage to let go and take chances. The courage to mend. What do you want to radiate?
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Shabonne
1/4/2017 05:07:05 pm
I love this so much. There are days I hardly want to move, or do anything. But thinking of that single cell is so perfect because there is always some small part of me that says be productive today, better yourself, it will make you feel better. It is so hard to listen to that single cell sometimes. Beautifully put, and wonderfully motivating.'
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Melanie
1/6/2017 03:27:16 pm
Thank you Shabonne! I love the idea too, especially because when we can recognize all the many parts of us, it makes it harder to make some big scary generalization about who we are. If we can think "a part of me feels lazy" instead of that sneaky gremlin forcing the "I am lazy" generalization. Works for the positive and negative!
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Fred Grimm
1/4/2017 07:36:59 pm
I would project HOPE. Also maybe COMFORT, but that may be the "pastor" talking.
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Melanie
1/6/2017 06:33:46 pm
Hope and comfort, great words! I see them both in you!! ❤️
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Laura
1/6/2017 09:02:34 pm
Beautifully written, Melanie. A great reminder to focus on the light, no matter how small. I want to radiate love and connection.
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