She hid behind the tall, dark, heavy curtains
tip toeing around
like a ballerina
waiting for her perfect moment
to appear on center stage.
As time moved on
she hesitated and froze
choosing to fear the light.
While others established
their place on this stage
she played safe in the wings
where she could not be seen.
One day she realized
the risk it took
to live as an passive observer
was greater than the risk of being
an active participant.
That awareness allowed her
to unravel and release
to unravel and release
as she pealed through the gunk
and beliefs that no longer fit her.
Gradually, she became lighter
and was able to move forward
and was able to move forward
closer to her truest, wisest,
and most vibrant authentic self.
and most vibrant authentic self.
And, with a big, bottomless, brave breath
she leaped from behind the curtains
and firmly took her place
in the spotlight
for her grand debut.
When was the last time you hid behind the curtains,
waiting for the perfect moment to come out into the light?
I invite you to
put on your dancing shoes
dip your brush in the paint
put your pen to paper
sing your song
share your story
speak your truth
follow your heart
honor your wisdom
unfold and unwind
be your truest you
shine your brightest light
trust your intuition
take action
take action
release your gifts to the world
and live your life in full color.
Take my hand, and leap with me. Together, we can live this one wild and precious life as our most truest, bravest, wisest, authentic, joyful, and colorful selves.