I share with you one of my favorite quotes:
"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness concerning all acts of initiative and creation. There is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too, all sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen events, meetings and material assistance which no one could have dreamed would have come their way. Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now!"
~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
I was thinking of this quote this week; in particular, the section that talks about how "providence moves" once we commit ourselves. I love positive thinking; I love praying and planning my future and imagining what could be. But all of the planning and prayer and preparation comes to naught unless I act. Move forward. Follow my intuitive hunches. Ask for help.
I came across this quote today: "Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid." Bold thoughts are not enough in this world; bold action is the genesis of creation.
We live in a physical universe. This is intentional, to help us grow in ways we could ignore if we lived in the ether of spirit. It's our job to elevate our longings and dreams and ideas out of the mental world, and bring them into the physical. It's how we give birth to the divine---to the inklings of spirit.
So, I ask you: Is there something that tugs at you, that haunts your dreams; that appears again and again in your life? What urgings call to you? What begs for your commitment? Are you willing to make a leap of action, trusting in a steady hand to break your fall?
I'll share a story from my own life. While I gave up sugar for good last year, I was still abusing other foods, like my beloved tortilla chips and pizza. Last week, I finally reached the point of acceptance, where I recognized that I need to abstain from eating tortilla chips and white flour pizza, just as I abstain from eating apple pie.
I did not want to commit to this. I had resisted this hunch for years. But I was willing to commit myself to the task. And it's a good thing. For five days, I experienced terrible withdrawal, depression, and mood swings while I detoxed off my "drug." I questioned my commitment: Is this worth it? I wondered if I was losing my mind. But now I'm on the other side. My moods are stabilized, I'm free of cravings, and I can see the light of freedom.
During my week of despair, unseen forces came to my aid, friends and strangers alike. And now, as I move forward in my abstinence, I wonder: What unseen forces will continue to come to my aid? What comes next? What energies have I unleashed to propel me forward?
I look forward to finding out.
I share with you one of my favorite quotes:
"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness concerning all acts of initiative and creation. There is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too, all sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen events, meetings and material assistance which no one could have dreamed would have come their way. Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now!"
~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
I was thinking of this quote this week; in particular, the section that talks about how "providence moves" once we commit ourselves. I love positive thinking; I love praying and planning my future and imagining what could be. But all of the planning and prayer and preparation comes to naught unless I act. Move forward. Follow my intuitive hunches. Ask for help.
I came across this quote today: "Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid." Bold thoughts are not enough in this world; bold action is the genesis of creation.
We live in a physical universe. This is intentional, to help us grow in ways we could ignore if we lived in the ether of spirit. It's our job to elevate our longings and dreams and ideas out of the mental world, and bring them into the physical. It's how we give birth to the divine---to the inklings of spirit.
So, I ask you: Is there something that tugs at you, that haunts your dreams; that appears again and again in your life? What urgings call to you? What begs for your commitment? Are you willing to make a leap of action, trusting in a steady hand to break your fall?
I'll share a story from my own life. While I gave up sugar for good last year, I was still abusing other foods, like my beloved tortilla chips and pizza. Last week, I finally reached the point of acceptance, where I recognized that I need to abstain from eating tortilla chips and white flour pizza, just as I abstain from eating apple pie.
I did not want to commit to this. I had resisted this hunch for years. But I was willing to commit myself to the task. And it's a good thing. For five days, I experienced terrible withdrawal, depression, and mood swings while I detoxed off my "drug." I questioned my commitment: Is this worth it? I wondered if I was losing my mind. But now I'm on the other side. My moods are stabilized, I'm free of cravings, and I can see the light of freedom.
During my week of despair, unseen forces came to my aid, friends and strangers alike. And now, as I move forward in my abstinence, I wonder: What unseen forces will continue to come to my aid? What comes next? What energies have I unleashed to propel me forward?
I look forward to finding out.