I listen to a lot of self help, educational, self-development and inner inquiry stuff. It’s like my hobby. I’ve currently finished Marie Forleo’s B-School and as a part of a bonus I received Kris Carr’s Crazy Sexy Business course. The quote above is from that program. And it gave me some hope.
Being a healer and a writer, and a badass warrior goddess with dreams so big they overwhelm me some days, my vision is always a few (thousand) steps ahead of where I am currently residing. Sometimes that’s hard. You have moments when you don’t think anyone’s paying attention. And moments when you feel like going back to mediocre, hiding in your easy cave and settling for your life the way it is (just fine, mind you).
I thought about what Kris said – you’re only a few degrees away. One meeting. One introduction. One serendipitous moment away from meeting the person who sets your dreams on fire and sends you running toward everything you hoped for. So I carry on. Persevere. Despite the anxiety, doubt and fear.
In the mean time I’ve had to get used to the gap (chasm) between where I am and where I want to be. I’ve written about this topic before, but there’s a new urgent, anxiety-ridden feeling in me about it. I’m no spring chicken – maybe the life is short thing is getting to me? Not sure, but the feeling is unavoidable…whoever is talking inside of me will be heard.
And it’s exactly THAT woman I need to call on right now. And maybe you do to. That wise soul who isn’t interested in mediocre, isn’t interested in normal, or rules, or anything you’ve boxed her into for the last couple decades. Nope, she wants out. She’s smarter, wilder, more confident and more powerful than ever before. And she knows she’s only a few degrees away.
The little girl who doubts it sits in the corner and chatters away, hoping the warrior will listen to her pleas for safety, contentment, comfort zone bordered actions. And the warrior will have nothing to do with that silly nonsense.
So today I sit and stare at this quote and know that I’m close. That I have something to say. That there are people who need to hear it. That I’m worthy and meant to share my message with the world. The struggle is real – ha. The struggle IS the path. The struggle is the way. The struggle is exactly where you need to be if you want to do BIG things. Embrace it.
You’re just a few degrees away. Giving up now would be a shame. Be brave. Don’t do it.
Join me in the comments and tell me about where you’re at on this journey.
