Sunday, November 05, 2006

I Walk with Courage.

And a little fear sometimes.

And that's okay.

Weird, waking-up-a-little-more moments happened to me repeatedly today. I am too spiritually confused to know who/what to attribute the phenomena but my entire day today was a lesson on addressing and overcoming fear in one's life.

Seriously, how weird is that after my post early this morning???

In my head all day long, I found myself repeating a favorite quote, "what you resist, persists." : ) More signs continued thru the day, a sermon at Unity on accepting fear, praying in and praying out, more discussions about fear and faith. Inspiration from a young yogi (go see Mystic India at the IMAX).

And at the very end of the day... just as I was returning home, what did I see?

A sticker on the car in front of me --- "We Love Homeschooling!" Trust me - that is not something I have ever, EVER seen in this city. I nearly wanted to chase them down to be their friend. : )

I learned also that those that have courage and lead their purposeful life do not do it without fear. They are COURAGEOUS - not because they are not fearful - but because they go forth despite that fear. Its okay to be scared and sometimes just not know WHAT THE HELL you are doing... but go forth with courage and fear.


Its my birthday today. I am 36 years old.

I am thankful that all I need to do right now in life to face down my fear is simply just accept it.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Julie.:)

Anonymous said...

FELIZ CUMPLEANOS!!!!!! all of these synchronicities on your birthday - how perfect?!

and i hear you. i've often wondered if courage comes from fear, ya know? there are no coincidences, only connections. :)

Kara said...

Happy (belated) Birthday Julie!

Sarah said...

I'm glad you had such a good birthday!