"Hidden in the shadow of our stories is a great secret. This secret holds the key to unleashing our magnificence. Our secret is the keeper of abundant joy, unlimited possibility, and Divine bliss." starts Ford in the last chapter of her book, The Secret of the Shadow. Ford goes on to say that this secret is the power of our true nature. All of the traumas and events in our lives have taught us exactly what we need to know to share our unique wisdom.
To live outside our stories is to be willing to surrender what is known. Without our stories the Universe must be trusted to guide us on our path. We must trust that whatever path the Universe wants us to walk is the right path just for us and to follow it without resistance.
I remember an incident when my mom was having a conversation with her best friend, Linda. I tried to listen to get in on the conversation and to share my thoughts and opinions. I was only 6 years old and what I had to say didn't quite fit into the maturity of the conversation but I still tried. My mom told me that she was having an adult conversation and that when I'm older I could join in. I got the idea in my head that my thoughts, opinions, and ideas didn't matter. Looking back, I'm constantly trying to include everyone in on any conversation that I'm having. I will purposefully silence myself to hear others and make them feel included; that their thoughts, opinions and ideas matter. I've noticed this is actually a great gift and one that most people struggle with. The secret to this gift that I am ready to reveal is that I do have great thoughts, opinions and ideas and it's time for me to share them with the world. Thanks Debbie!
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