And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.
This powerful quote from Anas Nin speaks about the transformation and growth that evolves when we reach a point in our journey of self-love where we are willing to be vulnerable.
Rather than run from uncertainty and change,
We are ready to embrace it.
The seed planted in dark soil feels safe.
It is protected from the unknown as it buries itself in familiar ground,
Hidden from the possibility of any discomfort or pain.
It remains quiet and avoids all judgment as it is kept from reaching the light.
It may be days,
Months or even years that go by before one day,
The pressure becomes too much and it cracks open.
All the beauty that has been held inside,
All the gifts of love,
Of compassion,
Of forgiveness can no longer be contained.
It longs to reach its highest potential.
It is ready to grow,
To expand,
To soak up the light and shine its magical colors with the world.
It knows it has so much to give,
So much to experience,
And so many divinely given gifts to share.
Where have you been hiding?
Now is the time,
My sweet angel.
Now is the time to be willing to experience all of life,
The darkness and the light.
When we are willing to be vulnerable,
We awaken gifts we never even knew we had.
We build new relationships.
We build confidence.
We strengthen our faith.
We remember we are worthy to experience our highest potential and live the life of our dreams.
Lean into the light now.
Lean in with your whole heart,
With your whole soul.
There is so much waiting for you.
There is so much joy,
So much happiness,
And so much love.
And as you bask in the warm light of the sun,
Feeling free,
Feeling renewed,
You know that no matter what,
Rain or shine,
You are firmly rooted now,
And you are ready to bloom right where you have been planted.
