“There’s absolutely no way to save people from the things in their eyes. They must gather the courage to do it for themselves.”
-Alvin Lester ben-Morning
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
What are you pretending not to see? … Sit with this question for a moment... Dig deep...
Iyanla Vanzant shares these powerful and dare I say timely words in her book Acts of Faith:
Before we were indoctrinated to all the rules of the world, we were actually very receptive.
It is the the openness and freedom from limitation we need.
We have been taught to accept fear, lack, sorrow, and restriction as a part of everyday life.
If only we could think like a child again, there’s a good chance we would find the freedom we gave up to become adults.
Open your eyes. It’s about vision.
vision /noun/
the faculty or state of being able to see.
the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.
What do you see? real question to ask yourself...
How will you use your wisdom to plan for the future you envision? spend some time here...
John C Maxwell stated, referring to vision:
It paints the targets, sparks and fuels the fire within, and draws I forward.
It acts like a magnet, attracting, challenging, and uniting people.
The greater the vision, the more winners it has the potential to attract.
Today’s Challenge: from Vanzant’s book "Acts of Faith"...
Think like the open, fearless hopeful child inside you:
What would that child ask from the world?
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” -Henry David Thoreau
Based on what you see, what are you willing to do?
Don’t miss your opportunity. Be intentional. Encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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References:
Maxwell, John C. Leadership Promises for Every Day; Thomas Nelson, Nashville, TN. 2003
Vanzant, Iyanla; Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color. Atria, New York, NY 2020.
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