This has been an eventful year of growth for me so far. How about you?
I really felt it this week. I almost can't describe it as it came in what seemed an overwhelming stack of demands. Not just from work, but life demanding more of me. Encouraging me to free myself of fears and GROW!
This morning I ran across a poem I wrote several years ago on such a day. It made me wonder again at the miracle that comes when we reach inside to free our courage to blossom:
The Courage to Blossom
by Debbe Kennedy
Early morning sunshine.
Tide was in, the waves in sweet serenade.
My day began.
Long list of things from unfinished days.
Deadlines looming, hollering out in venom doubts.
The courageous heart drowns out the noise.
It believes, pushing upward, upward.
Looking out to see the finish near.
A quiet stirring, a tiny movement begins it all.
Unfolding petals, reaching, reaching.
Gaining strength in warm mid-day sun.
Stretching, stretching beyond the shadows.
Falling into perfect place.
The work is done.
I blossomed today.
"...And then the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was
more painful than the risk to bloom." --- Anais Nin
Are you being called to blossom?
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In gratitude for this truth and for all of you for sharing the moment with me,
Debbe
Debbe Kennedy
Founder, Global Dialogue Center
Home of Women in the Lead
Author, Putting Our Differences to Work
**2010 Axiom Business Book Award Winner** - Bronze
Beautiful poem Debbe! It's so important for us women to realize our potential and gain the courage to blossom. I enjoyed reading this.
Posted by: Martha, Inspiring Women Leaders | March 21, 2011 at 02:26 PM