What does hiding get you? We all do it or have done it in our life times. We hide or have hidden behind fears, old wounds, our past, false expectations (our own and others), perceptionsand why? Because hiding behind some thing that may be uncomfortable actual feels safe and familiar. As a child did you ever play Hide-And-Seek? If you did then you probably remember picking a hiding space that was rather concealed from others. That was the whole point to be concealed and hard to find. Well, when we hide from challenges, from our dreams, from potential risks (the good ones, that is), that is what we are doing, we are concealing ourselvesnot only from others, but from life, and our authentic selves. Life is passing us by and opportunities are floating adrift. So let me ask you again, what does hiding get you? Do you have more to lose or to gain by not hiding? My wish for you is to think about those questions, to think long and hard about them. Yes, putting yourself out there may feel risky and even scary, but in doing so you become available to potentials. Potentials to gain what you want, to learn, to grow potentials that would not have presented themselves because you were hiding and they could not find you Ollie ollie oxen freeyou can come out now. Take the chance, step out from that hiding place, take that challenge, because YOU have more to gain by no longer hiding than you do to lose. 2006 Whats Within U. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of content allowed, but must contain a link to Whats Within U (www.whatswithinu.com), copyright notice, and authors name. |
