Learning to Dance With Fear
I was binge watching The Wonder Years on Netflix (yes, The Wonder Years… don’t judge me!) and there was an episode where Kevin, the main character, was learning to play the piano and practicing for a recital. During the rehearsal the person who played before Kevin played flawlessly. When it was Kevin’s turn he made a bunch of mistakes and stormed out of the rehearsal feeling ashamed. On the night of the recital Kevin stood on the street watching through the window. He then rode away on his bike never playing piano again. This was heartbreaking to watch. I couldn’t help but think how many times we’ve all done something similar; given up on our dreams too quickly, letting the fear of failure stop us from living our true potential.
Books That Will Rock Your World & Change Your Life
A Buddhist Proverb says, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear”. When I think of this quote people don’t come to mind, but rather books. All of the books that have found their way into my life when the timing was perfect. When I needed them. As if it were fate so they could guide me, teach me and change my life profoundly. Here are books that have rocked my world and changed my life (and could do the same for you...)
From Rock Bottom to Learning to FLY
A few months ago I was collecting content for my Ebook Learning to FLY and I came across the below journal passage which I wrote on March 10th, 2009. Exactly 6 years ago to the day that I refound it. Since I don't believe in coincidences I knew I needed to share it with you - raw, vulnerable and unedited.
She Let Go, a Poem by Safire Rose (plus free download)
These words have helped me through some of the hardest times in my life. Enjoy!
She let go. Without a thought are a word, she let go. She let go of the fear. She let go of the judgements. She let go of the confluence of opinions swarming around her head. She let go of the committee of indecision within her. She let go of all the 'right' reasons.
Want to find TRUE freedom? Read this.
Slowing down has been a theme in my life, so I assumed this was the lesson to be learned. I’m in the process of learning to do less and do the task at hand with more integrity. I’m learning to say no more (many times to myself) and not let the “to-do” list rule my life. This lesson alone has been liberating, but I knew the Universe was trying to teach me something deeper, something that I have been avoiding.