Secrets

"Finally the time came when the risk to remain tight in the bud, was more painful than the risk it took to bloom" (Anais Nin)

That's a powerful thought, isn't it? I'm betting that all of us have some deep seeded wish that we haven't acted on. It's human nature to seek security and safety and avoid risk. To remain so tightly bound in the bud of our lives that we miss the opportunity to really bloom.

"ships are safe in the harbour, but that's not what ships are made for"

Life slips by so quickly and before we know it all the great opportunties have passed us by. But for a little courage, we could experience the thrill of a little greatness. Sometimes it's such little things like; giving forgiveness or not taking the opportunity to step forward and introduce yourself, that become regrets you are left with. A decent boldness is what's required of us.

"thank you for this moment and the treasure that it holds"r

If you found this article than luck you. Perhaps God or the universe has a message for you! As long as you're still breathing it's not too late to muster up a little courage and let you life start to bloom. Think about something you always wished you had done and do some little thing that will start you on the path to becoming who wished you were.

"each day shapes our lives as running water shapes the stone"

One of the reasons we don't become our potential is that we see the challenge as just too big. Funny thing about that idea, it's not necessary or true. To accept that thought means that you are viewing life as hard and difficult....it's not! Life is meant to be fun and easy and the fun and easy way is to make small incremental changes. Be honest, no matter how big a change you want to make, there is some small thing you can do today that will move you forward.

When I think back on the girl that I didn't ask out or to dance, the sale I never asked for or the opportunity I didn't seize, I know the fun I missed out on. Fear of failure was all that stood in my way.

"fortune favours the bold"
Today I think back and just have to laugh....how could I have been so silly and how lucky that I now know better!

Smile, the sun is always shinning on us, even if it's hidden by the clouds.

Eduardo