I once heard a really great story about a man who wanted to achieve all his dreams and have everlasting happiness. I think that's what he was looking for, it's been so long since I heard it, but it sounds good and like something most of us desire.
In order to accomplish this he decided to seek out a guru for advice. After the man finished asking his question the guru told him, "its down that path there." So the man headed off down the path. He was excited as he moved down the path because he knew he was on his way. Then, outta no where...Splat! He was hit by a ginormous blob of something that knocked him to the ground. Stunned, he picked himself up and went right back to the guru to complain.
Again, the guru told the man that what was he was seeking was just down that path. A little dismayed, the man headed back down the path. This time a little leery of what may lay ahead of him. Again, outta nowhere...Splat! This time he was knocked to the ground and it took a little longer to want to get up and when he did he stomped back to the guru. The guru's reply was the same as the first two times, "its down that path there."
After a third attempt and being hit again by the splat and this time bruised up and more frustrated than ever, the man returned to the guru in a not so great mood. He hollered and told the guru he was suppose to be all wise and knowing and that he kept sending him down a path that wasn't working or getting him anywhere. To this the guru replied, "what you're looking for is down that path there, just beyond the Splat."
I would imagine most of us can relate to this story in one way or another. I celebrate those of us who are this side of the Splat and continuing to learn and grow as we find our way to the other side. I also celebrate those who are on the other side of the Splat and can teach and mentor and who are now having other Splat moments of their own as they continue to progress. Honestly, I'm not sure the Splat moments actually ever end, they simply change as we transform. I would say this...if Splat moments have ended for you, you may want to examine a few things and get out of stagnation. Stagnation = Death!
So what are the Splats you get to work with? What limitations or labels have you put on yourself or allowed others to put on you? Are you letting the Splat keep you down? Have you decided that maybe the journey down the path isn't worth it and you've stopped?
I can tell you..it is worth it and so are You! Whether you are black, white, red, yellow, fully physically able bodied, have a different ability, gay, straight, popular, unpopular, beautiful, ordinary, highly educated or just simply educated, outwardly talented or have talents in other areas...YOU Matter. No matter what the Splat or limitation/label is, it can be surpassed if you believe in You.
Take off the labels and get to moving down the path! Get dirty, make mistakes, love yourself, grow and allow others to do the same. Take care of yourself on the journey and be willing to share. Know the splats will come and be prepared to keep moving forward knowing you can stand under or next to the "limitation" or see it as a moment to be creative and get to the other side. Learn to listen to the Guru that is You!
Miracles will happen when you start believing in yourself and putting one foot in front of the other. God and the Universe will join forces in your behalf, so be prepared to be amazed! You will feel an intrinsic motivation that will empower you to keep moving forward, up, over, around and through until you reach "that" place. The cool thing is...when you reach it...the journey has just begun!
A few things to ponder as we leave this post:
What labels are you willing to take off in order to move forward today, even if only a little? Where are you willing to allow yourself to be a touch vulnerable? Are you willing to give others the same gift? Are you really willing to go down the path and get beyond the Splat and see what awaits You?
Until Next time - Go BE Great!
Jennifer Saunders
Life Coach/Mentor
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ButtinGear
Everyday Superhero
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