So I must admit that the first part of the "Why not me?" post could be seen as very negative, pessimistic or just plain down and out.. Definitely not the intention of my posts at all where one is left feeling slightly worse than better off. The truth of the matter is that there are always two sides of the coin as we all know - we can't have light without dark just as life has good times and things and the not so good times and things...
So where as Part 1 (read here if you missed it!) focused more on the embracing life and its struggles side of life, this post focuses more on the lighter more brilliant side of "Why NOT me?"...So today, I want you to ask yourself, WHY NOT YOU? Why not you to live your greatest and best and biggest life? This quote below sums it up...
Maybe my favourite quote of all time that follows the same theme is one you may be familiar with, titled "Our deepest fear" by American author Marianne Williamson. If you somehow haven't come across it, or rather mistakenly attribute to Nelson Mandela who allegedly spoke these words in his inaugural speech in 1994, the words still ring true for many, including me, as I hope they do for you too..
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world.
There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking, so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
~ Marianne Williamson, "A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles
I ask that you read that again. Let the words sink in, and ask yourself, "Why NOT ME?"
Who are you NOT to be amazing and wonderful and brilliant and fabulous and all those awesome and beautiful things. As life gets busier and we live from to do list to the next meeting or appointment, we can so often lose ourselves and our goals, dreams and bigger version of our lives.. even if it's as simple as just being happy or having some ME time or just being... life is short, and time stops for no one. I have certainly learnt this the hard way. So before it's too late, or life passes you by, shine your light - in any way and form that feels and is right for you. Little by little, day by day...
Today was an awesome day for me... after months of feeling lost and overwhelmed, it just hit me that I finally feel like me again. By slowly doing and adding the things into my life little by little over the last few weeks like being more healthy, drinking more water, following a healthier and more productive diet and routine, the little effects paid off and by me asking and having the courage to ask "Why not me?"... Why can't I feel happier and more sunshiney and me-like again, I made a decision to make August my month of awesome... it's taken a bit longer and has been a bit more challenging than anticipated, but 23 days later, I now see the impact of the little incremental changes that resulted in this aha moment this morning.
So do YOU... own your YOUness and shine and brilliance and talent and those little things only you can bring into the world, and embrace saying YES to yourself as you remind yourself constantly of "Why not me?"... I look forward to seeing you sparkle and shine as you do!
Sending so much love, light, sunshine and sparkles your way, Poonam
23 August 2023
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