Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Marianne Williamson
Why do I stay small? In round about ways, I’ve been exploring this question for some years. At times I’ve thought I stay small because I’m not smart enough, not talented enough, not disciplined enough, not strong enough, not courageous enough—not adequate. Lately, I seem to be coming to the conclusion that something else entirely is keeping me small. I stay small so that I won’t have to step into responsibility. If I step into my power then I must truly grow up and become a mature adult. I see a lot of mature adult bodies walking around but very few mature adults in mind, spirit, and emotion. I also see enormous and frequent misuses of power—power over. True, authentic power requires responsibility; and it requires that I use my power in the service of the highest good. It requires that I step out of my selfishness and pettiness. It requires that I choose to do what is good, right, and true even when it’s hard. It requires full commitment, the kind of commitment those baby birds made when they first leapt from their nest and spread their wings. It’s a tall order but I doubt those baby birds have had a moment of regret.
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Love this. I love the thought of a contemplative woman like you stepping into (appropriate) power and responsibility. You are literally a force of nature.
Interesting, Carla. I was just thinking about this very thing this morning as I had my quiet time. Not really “staying small”—-but, is there more out there in life for me now that I am 50 and an ‘empty nester’?
I am looking into possibilities.
Thank you, Jen, and backatcha!
Yes, Linda, I can imagine the possibilities that can open up for you at this time in your life. Some exciting adventure may well lay ahead for you!
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