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Wilma’s friends on Following our Calling
This adventurous stray rooster following his calling for a new home, obviously has faith.
In Monday’s post; ‘Having faith to LET GO‘ I suggested that pursuing our desires was more than our childlike desires of wanting new things for Christmas or a romantic holiday in the sun, but something as Megan Bord and Jan Lundy recognized; it is our soul calling us to act, calling us to have the faith to LET GO and LEAP.
Aysel in her usual eloquent way named the dilemma for many of us when she explained her situation;
I loved the “half-pregnant” analogy – and that’s exactly my problem. I long for change yet I am terrified to leave the security and comfort I currently have. Happy or not – as long as secure….this life stance implanted in me by my parents is not easy to outgrow. So I set one foot towards change but the other foot stays motionless until I feel it’s absolutely safe to take this step. Waiting for the right circumstances which might never come. We can engage in this self-deceit that we are in the preparation stage, keep finding excuses for delays, but the sad truth is many of us never have the guts to complete the step. Defeated we crawl back into our dark cave thinking “maybe next time…” And of course there are always “circumstances” to blame, never ourselves.
Deborah Wall too identified this issue of testing the waters with one foot but not jumping in;
I’m sloshing my toe in the well of change,
However suZen is quite clear;
I don’t think they [taking leaps] are optional. What kind of journey would you have when your days are done if not for the markers of a leap here and there?
Good call SuZen, not leaping is not an option if we pay attention to the emptiness of the ’safe’ alternative. The Exception came through with a very practical query;
I am not sure how we learn to quiet the noise and hear our calling – and then find the backbone to live that path…
Both the question of how to find your calling and the backbone for living that path is what is on offer at WomenLikeMe. One thing is for sure as Belinda Munoz recognizes; we won’t find our calling as long as we keep looking outside ourselves and desire to copycat others;
It’s funny that you mention copycatting someone else’s steps. It’s an alluring concept if you believe that life can be boiled down to a formula; a one-size-fits all mold of sorts. But we all know deep down, even if on a superficial level we’d like to believe otherwise, that each life is unique. Each calling is unique. We each have to figure out what works for us, regardless of what so-called experts say will work for everyone.
So to get back to TE’s query, I agree with Belinda that; “we each have to figure out what works for us”. This is where WomenLikeMe is uniquely different from learning from “so-called experts”. You are your own expert and WomenLikeMe gives you a framework for experiencing your own ‘calling’ and the backbone to keep going when it gets tough.
Look how it is for Peggy;
I’ve been so busy following my calling that I’ve lost track of time…even now, I’m up and wide awake because being, doing, and creating the rest of my life is not tiring.
As I leap into the great unknown, I have no sense of “fear” ~ those niggling thoughts of self-doubt and anxiety are no where to be heard from right now. Maybe I scared them away?
Yes Peggy, there may be considerable truth in what you say; you scared your fears away with your unstoppable love for what you are doing. Fear cannot survive when love-in-action is what you do.
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Such wonderful comments you recieved and the conversation moved nicely. Sometimes it is hard to hear our inner voice or what our souls need – then it is realizing that what we are hearing is truth. And then we have to trust that voice, trust ourselves, and take the leap. However it turns out, we will have moved; we will have stretched; and the rewards are endless. One of the saddest things for me to see or hear about is someone whose soul speaks only to have no one listen or no one have trust enough to take the risks.
My daughter is a living model of risks and callings. She never stops to consider “what if” she just does. She got up in front of 150 people last week and sang a song with a mike. She loved it even though she messed up twice and no one knew All That Jazz from Chicago. She is ready to do it again.
Granted, she doesn’t ahve an image to uphold or a social group to impress or bills to pay… but kids trust life. They know where their passions lie and will follow their desires if given half a chance. We can learn a lot.
The Exception´s last blog ..Leap of Faith – Trust
Dear TE. This says it all, doesn’t it?
Kids are indeed the best role models as they still experience the call of their soul.
It is interesting that we cannot live listening to the soul and at the same time pay the bills. What has happened, what has gone wrong because in the current status quo so many of us are NOT daring to leap to our calling. THAT is something to pay attention to when we see the beauty of a child’s soul shining through when singing for a large audience and not being afraid. We have to stop that crushing of the soul, there are ways but that involves unlearning a lot and being open to new explanations about life that may seem hard to believe at first. I know that I had to unlearn and relearn a lot, I know I had to let go of a many of those soul crushing attitudes and behavior.
Oh TE, what a treasure she is and yes keep learning from her and for her, because to let her keep that awesome way of being YOU need to regain that trust, like we all have to do. Much love to you and that gorgeous daughter, Wilma
Wilma,
I love this conversation..thank you for sharing!
I am a “leaper” by nature..it’s my essence, it’s what I know to do. I have so much Faith, there is no place for fear..if I hesitate in a step, I know Fear is the culprit so I identify it and release it.
However, as TE points out..”how to have the backbone to live our calling”..If this is our heart whispers manifesting to reality, then the method we use will differ accordingly..The resources we use will differ. Yet, we will each step..and as we step we may choose to encourage and support each other along the way..to allow for and learn from the different methods..to honor the individual path..when we stand together shoulder to shoulder there is no room for fear and *lots* of room for stepping/leaping forward…
Some are born with backbone, some grow it one vertebrae at a time..Some are called to stand in while backbone is gathered..
May we each celebrate the steps we take toward opening our hearts to our calling..I am blessed that I have the choice to open my heart to allow for…to listen to my heart whispers and to allow for the reality within them..
Joy´s last blog ..Wednesday Wisdom- Unfolding…
Dear Joy, yes, I do agree we certainly are blessed when we choose to open our heart and follow our calling. We all have that opportunity, we all can choose and yes the ones who actually do are so blessed because they will rise beyond circumstances to be the brilliant human being that we are, just like Marianne Williamson says.
I love what you say about backbone;
And yes again, only in the leaping we will learn, with the support from others, in our own unique way. We do not have to be alone when we gather courage or after we have leapt, while we standing shoulder to shoulder we learn and move together and that is available for all of us.
Oh Joy, and then we will finally all become free from drudgery and enslavement that covers up our soul and the soul of our beautiful earth. You and all other leapers are a beautiful sight to see. Much love, Wilma
Boy, some smart, inspirational women read & comment on this blog, which is written by a smart, inspirational woman!
Loved reading people’s good thoughts; thanks for featuring them, Wilma. You do such a nice job here.
Isn’t that ‘what is so’;
and that means YOU are one of them and okay me too
Oh Megan, I too am so thrilled by this inquiry we are all on together. I looooove this connection and knowing I am NOT the only one who is desiring a huge change in how we all live our lives. And although desire is unstoppable, it is absolutely heart warming to see the comments and the support and the learning we are willing to do. What a gift sharing is and as Joy says standing shoulder to shoulder, isn’t it? We still have to do our individual ‘leaping’ but it sure is wonderful to find support before and after the leap. Much love, Wilma
Just getting caught up on your last few posts, but I really love this discussion. Of course, being focused on occult/energy type stuff, I also look at change, and our sometimes resistance to it, from that perspective – that our routines and habits and set thought and emotional patterns have a tendency to energetically ‘root’ us, trap us even, in how we have always lived and been, and so there is this tremendous burst of energy and enthusiasm – or faith – that is needed to initially break through. It’s like a rocket thrust necessary to get beyond the atmosphere/gravity of the earth, and then once the rocket is out in space it can just float, navigating its way, but it doesn’t need that incredible burst of energy anymore. That ‘floating’ stage is kind of how I interpreted what Peggy wrote, in terms of being in a kind of flow that doesn’t require so much effort anymore. – lisa
Lisa (mommymystic)´s last blog ..Booklist – Women’s Energy Body Teachings and Practices
Lisa, this is absolutely spot on what you write here, this is sooooo good. I sooooo can see what you describe here, it soooo feels like that;
This is IT!!!!!!!!!!! We do need this Love energy that is still so visible in children, this enormous self expressed energy with which children do things, THAT will put a rocket behind us to ACT and to overcome the resistance.
I absolutely have experienced that when I came to New Zealand and when I left my job and when you do your life from desire there is so much more vibrancy, you feel so much more alive.
You are very astute because I agree that Peggy is experiencing this right now;
I also think this is how come that we keep hearing more and more that life is NOT a struggle but meant to be a flow.
OH Lisa, this is beautiful what you said here, just beautiful and sooooo insightful.
Thank you so much for shining another light on desire, it is so important that we come to grips with desire and the love energy that propels it forward so we all can ACT and follow our desire. It will make the world another place.
Much love, insightful and inspirational woman, xox Wilma
Wonderful and honest comments! Thanks for sharing.
Mark´s last blog ..The Edge
Thanks Mark and what about your desires?
Hi Wilma .. it is amazing the wonderful comments you get .. and so informative in ideas and thought concepts .. I love reading them .. cept I’m somewhat tired just now .. they’re here for posterity – thank goodness ..
Happy weekend .. Hilary
Hilary´s last blog ..Could this be a sitcom – or a break out sitcom Ever had a one word – at a time – conversation Fish and Chips – how do you spell it
Oh Hilary, you are sure in the thick of it and as desire deserves our attention, I love that you notice when you do not have the energy to give things it due. Good on you for noticing and being gentle on yourself by negotiating another time to read this. No point in pushing ourselves or denying where we are at. You take care of yourself, be kind and gentle about what you expect of yourself. Much love and hugs, Wilma
Hi Wilma!
I’m tickled that Peggy mentioned not having fear – that is soooo huge, isn’t it? While I don’t leap willy nilly (lots of thought/research/meditating) when I DO leap there has never been fear, just excitement. No second guessing, no worries, no doubts, just go! I mean really, what’s the worst thing that could happen?
Having said that, don’t ya know I’m scared of heights! No parachute jumping for this earth bound woman!
Hugs
suzen
suzen´s last blog ..Getting Organized Notes from the Queen of Juggle
Dearest SuZen, yes it is awesome to see women fly and it is awesome to see Peggy fly. She will be doing her workshop today and she will be in seventh haven. What a place to be. As joy said, we are all unique and we all will d things our own way, BUT SuZen your preparation did NOT stop you from jumping AND that is what counts.
If it would have stopped you it would have been another matter, in this case you research away.
It is funny how we do not seem to transfer that desire leaping ability to things we do NOT desire and why would you? You stay firmly on Terra Firm, I do not love or admire you less, I think you are wise. Much love, XOXO Wilma
Hey Dear Wilma — this spoke to me deeply. So many good comments.
I sure leaped by recently recording myself singing and posting it on my blog. Letting go of all the fears and “what-ifs” and diving into doing is a good recipe for success. I’m so glad I just went for it!
I often remember beautiful bold Tess Marshall’s advice in her amazing “Flying By The Seat Of My Soul” book… (and I’m sure I’m paraphrasing a bit,) “You will feel fear just before a great break-through” That truth has helped me do so much.
I like Belinda’s comment — reminding me that sometimes even copycatting can be great if it jump starts us into our own creativity. A wonderful jumping point!
There’s that word again and again — “jump” Leap. Hop. Walk. Crawl, if you have to for a while. Just Do it, move forward. We are made to move and flow through any fears we may think we have.
xoxo
Jannie Funster´s last blog ..“Somewhere On A Michigan Highway” — Singin’ For & About The G-Man
Hey Jannie, I just listened to your singing, it is my birthday week and I am missing some newly published posts while I am celebrating.
I loved it and it is so inspiring to see desire in action.
Yes, Tess, knows fear as well and yes, it doesn’t stop her either.
THAT is what we need to keep sharing, when there is that real love energy, fear will NOT stop us.
We need to be encouraged to go to that feeling that we have suppressed since we have become adults, we need to get that feeling back and as Lisa so beautifully described, then we will have rocket fuel that will get us going.
We are to move, THAT is what life is about and fears actually have no place in life where Love-in-Action is prevalent.
Jannie, I love your singing. Thank you for being so self expressed and inspiring us.
Much love, Wilma
These comments are awesome, like you Wilma! And Jannie quoting out of my book makes me smile. My problem is leaping to quickly without thinking it through. So I’ve slowed my leaping process down. Sounds silly doesn’t it!
Tess The Bold Life´s last blog ..Be Wisely Selfish
Dear Tess, thanks so so much for your acknowledgments, we are an awesome group aren’t we?
Well, your book deserves quoting from, I agree with Jannie, it is a treasure of inspiration.
One thing leaping does, it gives you lots of learning moments you otherwise would not have had. Yes, slowing down makes sense and doesn’t sound silly at all, just like SuZen says, she is thinking before leaping. As long as you stay leaping Tess, nothing is silly about your life. xox Wilma