Encore

Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage.” We perform our roles. Sometimes we like our roles, our performances, sometimes we don’t. But then there might come a day when the performance is over. When we no longer get to play that part. We no longer get to be with that person. And we can exit the stage, pack our bags, and literally or metaphorically climb aboard an old stinky bus and ride into the dark and soul-crushing night. We can tear ourselves apart inside apart as we wonder, "What's next?"

Transcript

Welcome to a hit of hope.

Shakespeare said,

All the worlds a stage.

And he's right.

We perform our roles again and again.

And sometimes we really like our roles,

Our performances.

Sometimes we don't.

But then there might come a day when the performance is over.

When we no longer get to play the part we're so used to playing.

When we no longer get to be with that person.

And we can exit the stage,

Pack our bags,

And literally or metaphorically climb aboard a stinky old bus and ride into the dark and soul-crushing night.

And we can tear ourselves apart as we wonder,

What's next?

God that can suck.

Because all you know is what has been.

And who knows what will come.

And the more important the role was to you,

The more important the person was to you,

The harder this will be.

If that particular performance is over,

If you no longer get to play that part or be with that person,

If you are huddled backstage in the dark wondering,

What's next?

Do not encore your sufferings.

Do not encore your failings.

Do not encore your regrets or shortcomings.

Do not do an encore full of fear and trembling.

When you are in the dark wondering,

What's next?

Dream bigly.

Open your mouth and your heart widely.

Encore yourself,

Your new self,

With attitude,

Joy,

And confidence.

You are feckin' fierce.

Step back into the light.

Bring new work to the stage,

Bold work.

Push yourself.

Try new things.

And then hear the audience roar.

You are feckin' awesome.

Namaste.

Reviews

Thank you Betsy! You are awesome too!
A very helpful message! 🙏❤️

Thank you Betsy! I had to hear this….wow!❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

I just love your sessions that speak to me. And shake up my mind

So not encore suffering.. powerful!

Great as always! Would prefer to hear the actual f-bomb though. “Feck” doesn’t have the same oomph! :)

I love your imagery. Your ability to take me into the darkness of the shit and then bring me out into the light of Hope. And to make me laugh at the same time. Well done. Thank you.

Needed to hear this, thank you!

Gezz... I don't even know what to say. Thank you ♡

"All the world's a stage...." Sometimes actors get fired. Sometimes a show's run ends for whatever reason. Sometimes actors are unable to continue due to circumstances beyond their control. But sometimes, sometimes, an actor will assess the situation, determine it is time for them to move on, and walk away so they can accept a new role if that's where their path takes them. Ending a role is often involuntary, but it absolutely can be voluntary as well - it just takes more courage to be the decision-maker rather than the decision recipient. This was a wonderful reminder for me of this insight. Thank you. Your light shines so very brightly. 🤲🏻💖🤲🏻

It strikes the right chord! Thank you and Namaste

Awesome as always! 🙏💪😁