The Force….

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The Force…

For many years when I to had to tackle a huge task, especially a stressful situation, I would resort to my super hero powers. I channeled something to the likes of Xena Warrior Princess. I’d have the grit and energy of a fierce mama bear protecting her cubs but I’d be glowing sexy hot donning a leather skirt and bikini top. Fighting for the greater good while kicking ass!

When I wasn’t channeling Xena, I comfortably fell into my other mode; the Gumby mode. Gumby was cute and flexible and a perfect shade of green. Gumby bends over backward with ease, happily putting others needs in front of his/her own. BUT when I became Gumby, I’d ultimately stretch myself too thin and become no good to anyone. Flexibility was a exhausting!

There was no middle mode or neutral gear. I was either Xena or Gumby or kinda of blank; lights on but no one home. Emotions were tucked away for another time because I had little time (or desire) to feel unsettled. It was quite exhausting to jump from one extreme to the other but I knew no other way. It wasn’t like my friends and I were talking about these things. We all had perfect lives; or so we thought.

Attention please: That was then and this is now. Xena and Gumby have been retired!

Giving myself permission to operate differently was the first step in this transformation. It required a leap of faith! I was venturing outside of a comfortable operating system and playing around with an unvalidated update! I had to believe that I had the capacity and the ability to deal with a wider range of emotions. I had to willingly sit with my emotions; even the ones that are uncomfortable. I vowed to remain openhearted and committed.

Happily I discovered that my new operating system included a super hero power which I affectionately call, “THE FORCE”. The force is like a blanket of reassurance which grounds me while at the same time, unveils a vast resource of possibility. I feel an energy surge around me, whispering “slow down”. I am able to weigh the options and remain authentic; objective and compassionate. I don’t have to become a warrior because my power is confident, quiet and as such is far more effective.

Is learning a new skill easy? Heck no. Operating in a new mode is like learning a new skill. It takes practice so I have to remind myself all the time to focus on my progress. I am not going to beat myself up striving for perfection. I allow myself to feel and there are times when I am overwhelmed so I have to take a break to refresh myself by not thinking or feeling anything at all. Other times I embrace the FORCE and let the whoop ass fly!

The Force helps me find WHAT IS TRUE. Isn’t that what really matters– the TRUTH?

I know, you are probably wondering what my Force outfit looks like? This is the best part. It’s a slimming yet invisible cloak so I can wear it with anything unlike white shoes after Labor Day. I can wear it to work, to the grocery store, even sleep in it and YOU will never know! It’s similar to how I wear pretty lingerie (under my clothing) on the days I have big meetings—it gives me that extra confidence knowing I have a secret!

So as you battle the “small minded”, the “short tempered” and “it’s never good enough” folks, may the FORCE be with you….. Go out and be quietly empowered. Go confidently towards tomorrow, my friends!

Do you have a secret power super hero strategy? I’d love to hear more about it and how you stay present in a crazy world.

From the heart,

Cara

The Force….

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