“If we are going to find our way out of shame and back to each other, vulnerability is the path and courage is the light. To set down those lists of what we’re supposed to be is brave. To love ourselves and support each other in the process of becoming real is perhaps the greatest single act of daring greatly.”
― Brené Brown
What helps you to set down the lists of what you’re supposed to be?
Most of us view our surroundings from standing or sitting height, which gives us a good view of people, but focuses our attention away from what is above and below us. But it turns out there’s quite a bit of action going on in places outside of our customary field of vision.
How would you see the world differently if you looked from the ground up?
Moms generally have a deep need to check in, to find out what is up with their offspring and how they are doing. We all could use to give ourselves a little mothering every now and again, taking the time to stop and ask ourselves how we are feeling and what is of the greatest importance at the moment.
What’s up? How’s it going?
Sometimes the best vantage point to deal with life is from within your hidey hole, tucked into a place that feels safe and secure.
Where do you go, physically or emotionally, in order to feel safe?
Eid Al Adha is the Muslim Feast of the Sacrifice, honoring Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail in submission to God.
What have you sacrificed for the sake of a larger commitment?
