Chin Up, Brave One...Reach for the Stars...You Do Not Walk Alone

I'm inspired today by brave people who are out on their paths of life and making it happen.

I read a young widow's blog post ( http://widowsvoice-sslf.blogspot.com/2012/08/dear-me.html ) about a letter she wrote to herself (as if from an older version of herself) and this section really resonated:

Live as fearlessly as you can. Walk right into the inevitable loss. There’s a whole lot of beauty along that road. And the loss? Well, you’ll survive it. Of course you will.

You’ll be very scared. Just remember to act anyway. Each time you do something that scares you, you’ll be a little stronger. You’ll build that courage muscle. Just treat yourself after you’ve done it. It’s a lot of work. I know it is. 

I know your core and I know you’ll be just fine. Just let in the love and light and do what scares you. Live and live and live until you fade away. You only have this one chance. Don’t ever forget that sweetheart. ~ Cassie Deitz

Another example today, is a graphic designer/writer who finds himself in a situation where he needs to ask for help to replace his computer. Even though he was scared and had to step out of his comfort zone, he created an indiegogo account/campaign ( http://www.indiegogo.com/whirlinggene ) to invite his friends, etc to assist him in this effort AND each contribution receives original art as a thank you! After only two days of starting the campaign, well over half of the funds needed have rolled in! Here is his response:

I’m beside myself and completely overwhelmed by this show of support for the work I do and the work of so many incredible contributors to The Whirling Blog. I promise to continue creating and spreading our message. THANK YOU!!!! ~ Gene-Manuel Whirling (thewhirlingblog.com)

These examples show me that it is possible to go after one's dreams/needs, etc., even when fear may be present. And, by "stepping up to face the fear and do it anyway," The Universe, Divine Providence, the net of humanity steps in to assist. We are not alone, even if we may feel alone. And, people actually LIKE it when they have a chance to be of assistance and be part of a bigger cause, to exercise their hearts. Double yay!!!

Here are a couple of poems that have shown up to encourage me over the years. I hope the above examples and these poems will also encourage you, dear readers, to step toward whatever you need/want.

Chin Up, Brave One by C. M. Rose

Everyone is doing his or her best
With the tools possessed
In the moment.
Believe this.
Strive for compassion
And recognition of signs
Which might point
To the next leg
Of your journey.
Trust that you have
All you need
In this moment.
Chin up, Brave One.
Carry on.
You are surrounded
By Beauty and Love.
Draw strength and courage
From the offerings.
Fill your cup.
You do not
Walk alone.

Here is another poem along the same lines:

Time to Shine

by C. M. Rose

Believe in yourself,

Your Divine Power within,

The Star you are.

Believe in life.

Believe in Love.

Believe in passion and peace.

Believe in truth and trust.

Believe in believing.

You don’t have to go far –

Just go within.

Focus on the good,

The potential,

The okayness of now.

Then step up and shine.

Believe in Heaven on Earth

And you will find

When you believe it,

You live it.

Start here

This minute

Right now.

No more waiting.

It’s time.

 

This painting is called "Of Reaching and Stars" and the poem that showed up with this painting (when I was painting it) was about the idea that when we have a dream or a goal that we are wanting and reaching for, it often seems like that dream is so far away. But, as we continue to "reach for the stars," before we know it, in much less time than we ever would have thought possible, we do reach our destination. The secret to how this happens so quickly? The stars are reaching for us, too!! So it's really only half as far as we thought.

So, Brave Ones....no more waiting....it's time!!
You do not walk alone.
xo