Today on the way back to Fitness North, I shared a great conversation with Robin. I enjoy Robin and have great respect for the woman she is. I have heard her passionately share about her desire to be fully alive. Alive for her husband, her children, her friends and family and in her job as a Recreational Therapist. (which was also my degree from Calvin). I have seen Robin struggle in the pit of her soul this week and conquer mountains ~ both physically and emotionally. I know we have not yet known one another for a full two weeks, but I so enjoy who she is and who I am when I am with her.
And so, as we were driving in the van, we began talking about the hope and fear we feel of reaching our goal weight. We believe that Fitness North has a program and a follow-up care plan that WILL see us through and provide us the tools we need to succeed. We began to wonder how life will be different, how we will be different, how others might perceive us differently. We shared honestly and we heard and understood one another…it was a delightful moment between two friends…
It also reminded me of a reading that has often inspired me to reflect…and to remember what is true.
Our Greatest Fear
it is our light not our darkness that most frightens us
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
—Marianne Williamson
It is my desire to be a woman who lets my light shine, giving other people permission to do the same and to be a woman who is liberated from my fear, inviting others to live in that same liberation.
Thank you to you all for journeying with me!
A great vision Trish! My prayers for you will be for strength and an increased passion to live out your vision.
Love the inspiring quote, Trish, and what you share of your journey…
Wow! I am so happy for you and Robin! I am right there with you and wish you tons of joy on your journey. I know I will be right where you are and wrestling with the same questions. I am keeping this poem.
Lori
Thank you for sharing and letting us see your true light inside. You are a gift!
Thanks- I needed to read that today:) I will be praying for you – as you transition yourself back home. So- glad you found a kindred spirit- what a bonus blessing for what you have just experienced.
I’m so glad that God has given you good people to walk along side you at Fitness North. And great quote, by the way. I’m sure that you’re only getting “smaller” on the outside, not on the inside. 😉