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(word 18)
“I do not pray for success.
I ask for faithfulness.” Mother Teresa
Our word? ASK
I’m sure you’ve experienced the refining nature of life? We all have our unique stories. And the truth is we are always dealing with something. As sandpaper beautifies the surface of wood, circumstances rub to refine us.
Circumstances beyond our control many times. Personal life. Business life. What circumstances are facing you? My friend Stacey Curnow, a great life coach, suggested we ask every circumstance “what are you here to teach me?”
More than the destination, it is about the character we choose to develop in the process. The compassion, the forgiveness, the unconditional love . . . oh, the list goes on.
In every struggle, there is a lesson, a golden thread being given. You may not see it “in the midst”, but it’s there. Walk through and eventually, it will appear. If you take it, it will be added to your tapestry.
The golden threads woven in. Gaze upon it sometimes. Drape it over your shoulders. Look in the mirror.
Look how beautiful you are.
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My “what if team” started this week… a Business Manager and a Studio Manager. I like those titles.
I felt this aching need . . . plus I couldn’t sleep! I think one of the main reasons artists “go under” is because they can’t deliver. What if Seth Godin‘s post brings in lots of zealous Linchpin and Tribes fans? We will be waiting.
Erin, I am SO honored and excited you found UPWoRD too! Hope it inspires in every way. Thanks for connecting.
I chose two words this year…
INSPIRE
UP
I am so glad to have found your UPWoRD posts! I will look forward to receiving them. I am a new follower.
Enjoy the day!
Erin
You are so right. The storm is so scary and blind. But it always passes, doesn’t it? Thus the patience. Thanks, Susan, for your wonderful insight and sharing.
I love this prompt and what you wrote, Lori. It is often hard to see the forest through the trees when it is storming in your life. Stacey is right, if we step back into our own awareness and ask ourselves what good can come of this, I’m sure we can find an answer. Alot of times we need to “ask” for “patience” to find our peace.