I’m not feeling it…
or am I? on the fear of shining bright & being powerful - a Seasonology post #32
Hello you,
There is a quote that I’ve always been more than a little terrified of looking straight at… it’s this one:
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”
Marianne Williamson
I wonder, do you feel a similar discomfort at the deep truth that thumps through this handful of words like a pounding bass-line?
It’s the word “powerful” that gets me. I wonder why.
As I ponder, a few words come to mind…
the weight of responsibility
a burden of time
dull grey suits
loud voices
failure
… yeah ok, so it’s no wonder I’m not feeling it. I’m a small, quiet female, and “power” feels dark and heavy and male.
But still, I’m drawn to the quote, it feels important, I want to make it mine. I see two choices. Change the word, or change the way I feel about the word.
I wonder now what word would I change it to, to make it feel right for me?
Inspirational? Courageous? Impactful?
Ohhh, yes! Both of these feel lighter and I can see myself in the picture as I run the words through my head “Sarah Lynas, impactful beyond measure” it feels real in a way that ‘powerful’ just didn’t.
Changing the way I feel about ‘powerful’ might take a little longer. The pictures we hold in our minds are placed there when we’re often very young, they’re shiftable but it can take a minute, and some determination!
I start with challenging the picture, wondering if I can replace it with something, or someone, else; I wonder who would make a good role model for the type of ‘powerful’ I could get on board with?
I think of Oprah Winfrey and Brené Brown. The way they stand tall and shine bright, giving us a vibe of unapologetic ‘this is me’, along with vulnerability, warmth, wisdom.
Could I really be that kind of powerful? Could you? Are you?
What if we went back in time and reimagined ourselves as perfectly capable of shining brightly in the world, didn’t let anyone tell us otherwise, held firm to the sight of those inspiring women who climbed the ladder first and are reaching back a hand to pull us up with them?
I have a favourite way of doing this kind of time-travelling, perhaps you’d like to join me? It sounds too simple, but I promise, it really is powerful, in the best way.
I’ll share it in my seasonology card below… are you ready?
From Seasonology:
Are you allowing yourself to shine? Or do you hide your light under a bushel, leaving the spotlight for someone else to enjoy?
What happens when you show off your natural talents and display your learned skills? Does it feel nurturing and satisfying? How does it feel for you to shine bright?
This card is an invitation to do just that, to let your inner light shine out. To be as inspirational as you can be! To be the courageous role model that the people around you need right now. To have the impact you are here to have.
Notice where you already illuminate the world around you, and how you could nudge that light out a little bit further.
💫 what does shining bright mean to you?
💫 who does ‘shining bright’ in a way you love? what role models can you find in the world?
💫 write about some of the times you’ve really shone; where were you, who were you with, how did it feel?
💡 You might like to write a letter to your inner child, letting her know it’s safe to shine brightly, how it feels to inspire others with your enthusiasm, and the places where her light will be recognised and welcomed over the years. This kind of time-travelling is so very nourishing and yes… powerful!
Share your thoughts in the comments if it feels safe to do so, or you are so welcome to reply directly into my email inbox ❤️
Sending love
Sarah xx
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