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Unfolding

Shawn — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:47:03 +0000

There will be something – anguish or elation – that is peculiar to this day alone. I rise from sleep and say: Hail to the morning! Come down to me, my beautiful unknown. – Jessica Powers

Isn’t it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive – it’s such an interesting world. It wouldn’t be half so interesting if we knew all about everything, would it? There’d be no scope for imagination then, would there? – L. M. Montgomery

Brimming over with enthusiasm feels so delightful – and a little frightening! As I am saying ‘yes’ to what is presented to me in this life, things seem to be unfolding more quickly, more surprisingly, more deliciously. When I am trying to keep up with everyone and everything else, I miss the joys of the simple unfolding. I want to relish the present and allow the unfolding to happen as it will, it will happen in perfect timing.

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Up the stairs

Shawn — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:56:30 +0000

Being really sick for over two weeks has actually been a blessing of sorts. Lots of down time, giving me plenty of time for reflection, prayer, writing. Being “out of it” seemed to mean being open to other than the status quo, being more open to possibility.

I’ve always been great at envisioning wonderful things, but not so hot on the follow-through. I’ve let lots of little things get in my way, but mostly I’ve let my own lack of clarity and certainty keep me weak, ineffective, doubting myself, and not taking action towards my vision.

When I last spoke with my spiritual director, I confessed to her something I wouldn’t want to share with everyone: I want it all! I want everything to change, dramatically, overnight. But, darn it! That’s not how it works! Years ago, I happened upon this quote, which I believe pretty accurately decribes what I am now getting on a much deeper level…

The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps – we must step up the stairs. **

New perspectives (obviously) shift everything! I see this as a good omen for the new year!

** This quote has been attributed to Vance Havner and Vaclav Havel

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The ‘What would it be like if…’ question

Shawn — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:19:33 +0000

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I’ve just returned from Kendall SummerHawk’s Money, Market, and Soul Intensive. As is so often the case, you get insights during the course, but the course may just be planting the seeds. At least that’s the case for me, here. I’ve been using the starter phrase “What would it be like if…” to give myself some different perspectives. Sometimes, I get so focused on my small thinking, it’s like I’m sticking my head down a hole. So, I’m asking what it would be like to have the things I think I’d love to have: What would it be like to feel 100% valuable, whole, and complete? What would it be like to feel like a successful strategist (something I think I’m not good at)? What would it be like to have faith in myself?

What would it be like to have faith in myself. I was surprised about how easily the answers started flowing for that one…bottom line, I would be more of who I most want to be. I think that’s so cool.

This is such a time of transition and this feels good. Is this part of being a Lightworker? A cultural creative?

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