When I looked up the
word "fearless" recently, aside from meaning "not having fear", one
of the definitions was to be "bold, intrepid". This is the
definition I choose to embrace. Being fearless is to be undaunted by
circumstances, and to boldly walk into new terrain, regardless of one's
inner doubt.
I spoke at an event
recently and someone asked me, "so does this mean that you're not afraid
of anything anymore?" I responded, "Absolutely not." I am
afraid of something or the other, on a daily basis - as we all are, but instead
of letting my fears stop me, I think about the excitment of discovering
something new, of being inspired to think a new way, letting go of old habits,
or awakening to new possibilities.
It is quite easy to become stuck in knowing
who "we are" - in our idea of our selves. I
find it interesting these days, to "upset" things a bit, shake things
up and not stay in such a safe place any more. It's scary, but exciting
and keeps me on my toes. I was inspired by my daughter last night. She
did something she has done a million times, but for the first time, it meant
something different to me. As I slept, she did this thing where she looks at me
until I wake up, and I always do. Then she asked me to go to the bathroom with
her. "Why, love?" I asked. "Because I'm scared."
"What are you scared of baby,". "It's dark and I don't want to
go alone to the bathroom." "Okay," I responded,
"let's compromise. I will come with you but I'll stay a ways away, so you
know I'm close, but I want you to learn to trust that you'll be okay if you
walk into your fears." She looked at me like I had two heads. Two a.m. in
the morning was no time for life lessons, but I stood there and smiled and
eventually, she went in and came out alive. "You made it, I
see." "Yes, thank you, Mommy". I guess, even though she
was afraid, all she really needed was the comfort of knowing that someone was
close by to love and protect her, and that's what we all need, at the end of
the day. It's easier to take those leaps when you trust that you are safe
with the love of family, friends or a partner close by.
As the year winds to a
close, it touches me deeply to take note of all the wonderful
people and energy surrounding me, inspiring me to be intrepid in my quest
to be the best that I can be, and who love me - imperfections and all....all of
you in your own lives, giving light and life to ideas, creations and manifesting
wonderful things. I, for one, will be taking more risks in 2013 and
spicing things up a bit. I'll also be doing things that are a bit out of
the box for me...wish me luck! Happy early new year, my
friends. I look forward to creating many more wonderful, Divine
experiences together... trust, release, flow...
Love from the bottom of
my heart and happy 2013,
M
