An Energy Burst and Learning to Not Shrink

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Recently I was bit by the spring cleaning/pregnancy nesting bug. I thought it would never happen. I am sure the bit of sunshine that briefly made its presence known in the western regions of Washington helped a ton.

Since I didn’t know how long this fleeting moment of pseudo energy might last, I knew I better take full advantage of it. Thankfully it stuck around for a few days so I could get lots of purging done in our apartment as we attempt to make room for our soon to be third little one. There were many loads of things donated to charity. I was greatly relieved to get these massive tasks done because they have been looming over my head for the past several months.

Next on the to-do list?

I need to transition Cory from the crib to the bottom bunk bed. I must admit I am not looking forward to the freedom this will give him. I LOVE having him contained at night and in the morning. Yes, I know I am more than extremely lucky that he lasted this long without wanting to climb out of his nightly prison.

And on a completely different topic, I recently attended a Women’s Conference where this quote was given. I have heard these powerful words of wisdom on other occasions, but for whatever reason, this time they just seemed to pierce my soul differently.

“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, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. 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

So stand tall, stop doubting yourself and your talents and skills. Let your light shine and give others the “permission to do the same.” Just think of all we could accomplish if we would stop judging ourselves and others.

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