Consider the ImPossibilities….
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A man found an eagle’s egg and put it in a nest of a barnyard hen. The eaglet hatched with the brood of chicks and grew up all along thinking she was a barnyard chicken scratching for worms and insects.
Years passed and the eagle grew older. One day she saw a magnificent bird above in the cloudless sky. It glided in graceful majesty on powerful wings. “That’s an eagle,” said another chicken. “She belongs in the sky.”
This eagle, however, lived and died a chicken, for that’s what she thought she was.- Anthony de Mello
I love telling this story of the eagle who grew up believing she was a chicken, but my daughter hates it. She says it’s too sad. She says the poor bird simply never knew she too had the possibility of soaring.
Do you know what your possibilities are? Are you a chicken or an eagle?
I promise, you are capable of so much more than you realize. And, deep down inside, you know it too.
You may ask, how do I even know what my possibilities are? Your possibilities are found in your dreams, your passions, your desires and your longings. If you honestly and open-mindedly look for them, your heart and your inner wisdom will lead you to your potentials, your gifts, and your possibilities.
And, come on, intuitively, you know you are an eagle capable of soaring.
Believing in the possibilities of your life is the power of this life design program. The intention of this blog is to guide you in the process of knowing who you really are. This week is about reminding you just how powerful you are by remembering all of the impossibilities that you have already overcome.
Exercise:
There are so many inspirational stories about what people have done and I am sure you have some from your own experiences. Stories of things you’ve accomplished that initially seemed beyond your limits. Take a moment to remember a time you did something you did not think in the beginning that you could. Remember how you did it.
A couple of mine were quitting smoking and natural childbirth. Later on I tackled graduate school and a business of my own.
What are some of the personal stories of impossible things you’ve accomplished? Take out your journal and write about at least one. (Also, feel free to share them with us.)
Next, name one desire that today feels like an impossibility. Let yourself imagine, could this be a possibility for your life?
“Start by doing what is necessary,
then do what’s possible,
and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”
St. Francis of Assisi
Remember the upcoming Women’s Weekend Retreat and let this be a time for you to come and Consider the Impossibilities for your life….
7 Responses to “Consider the ImPossibilities….”
If you believe that you are not smart or have nothing worthwhile to share, then you will stop talking. That is what I did for a long time. Until I went to a meeting where people had the same problems I did and they asked me to share about mine. Suddenly, I began to have a little hope in myself. Over time, this hope and belief fostered and I started to come out of my shell that had been built around me. I realized that I was worthwhile and I did have things to talk about that were intelligent to the outside world! Surprise! My life began to change and I blossommed into a new woman that people wanted to talk to and be around. Relationships formed, friends were made and I started to laugh again.I am happy and on the road to a new career today because I ventured out from an impossible place to take a chance. I have a new life because of it and I met you, Dr. Murphy. Thank you for letting me share this. It feels good..Take care, Julie.
Julie, you are talking now! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story with us. Over time, you started doing the small steps, what I call the next steps, and here you are now, sharing who you are on an internet blog. And you do have worthwhile things to talk about. And I, for one, am very interested in hearing it. Wonder what your next steps are for your next impossible dream?
Just wanted to say “Hi” and thank you for your reminders and meditations.
Can’t make Palm Key as we have a Shore Notes retreat that same weekend. We had thought about doing it there, but they chose a place near Brunswick, Ga. called Seapalms. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Will be thinking of you. LOVE & HUGS, syl
Great post Kathy! I am truly enjoying your Blog. The articles alone are inspiring and have helped motivate me both personally and professionally. I can only imagine what your retreats are like!
Hey Sylvia, Remember you went on retreat with us at Daufuskie Island. That was probably the most memorable one of all. The boat ride. I miss you so much and wish you were coming in February. I’m so glad you’re keeping up with the blog. And David I love your blog too http://www.davidpdiana.com. I am so excited about the workshop you’re doing. Wish I could be there too. Thank you so much. And, the retreats are wonderful. They truly can be transforming.
Just wanted to let you know that I am still working on the “small steps” to wards my dreams. I am sorry I did not make it to your talk at the College the other night. I am sure that it was a smashing success! It’s almost time for the retreat and I am excited for you and everyone else. Enjoy! Classes are busy and I am into my case studies now an I actually have to think about how to “treat” people. Fun and scary, too. I have been meditating daily in the morning and I am finding that I am better prepared for whatever the day throws at me. Peace is so hard to find and yet I seem strangely relaxed. Maybe I am becoming more in touch with myself. I don’t know, but I’ll take it. Take Care, Julie
Julie, There is a wonderful song by Charley Thweatt that I use to open all of our weekend retreats…It’s called Time Moves So Fast and it’s about taking the time to find peace. Check it out on iTunes. Use this in one of your meditations. Sounds like you are so busy. Don’t forget to check out the program I am doing for The Center for Women in March. And never underestimate the power of small, next steps. Our lives are changed one step at the time….with love, Kathy
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