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Monday
Dec142009

from Diamonds in the Soul

"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." --Howard Thurman


Have you ever watched someone closely as they talk about their passion? A physical and emotional response often accompanies their stepping more fully into life. The heart pumps stronger. The color of the skin flushes brighter. Worries seem to fall away. The step becomes bouncier, and in response, you may find yourself wanting what they have.


I remember a few years ago, my family was on a tour of the Walla Walla wine country. Our guide was a geologist who studies basalt and loess (fancy words for rock and dirt). As our group stood on the side of a mini-Grand Canyon, the guide warned us to steer clear of the rim that has been known to spontaneously disintegrate. In the flash of a moment, however, he muttered, "What the heck," and charged off the side of the cliff. With this movement he became a young spirit romping through the tall, probably rattlesnake-infested grass to show us what he needed to communicate. While we gasped from our safe viewpoint and wondered if we should follow, the earth became more than just dirt and the man transformed from a middle-aged person into a passionate being who made even the most inert of objects (rocks and dirt) become exciting and interesting. It was truly a gift to behold and experience.

Oh, that we could all find what makes us come alive. The Thurman quote above could be considered my personal mission statement. The offerings of Diamonds in the Soul are geared to help individuals come more alive - spiritually, mentally, emotionally, creatively - and find or move closer to their personal passions. I invite you to look around my site, consider gifting yourself with a workshop, or coming in for a chat...."Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Join me today, won't you?


Blessings this holiday season!



"Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can take place." - Henri Nouwen


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Reader Comments (5)

I was doing just that today, looking around Diamonds in the Soul. I am impressed by all you offer, by what you do. And I love all the quotes sprinked about.

December 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMaureen

"The offerings of Diamonds in the Soul are geared to help individuals come more alive - spiritually, mentally, emotionally, creatively - and find or move closer to their personal passions." Indeed, indeed, it does just that! Lucy!

December 14, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkigen

Your "quote sandwich" today is a winner - both the beginning and the end and definitely the middle:)

xoxox

December 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterSUNRISE SISTER

maureen, kigen, SS - thank you all so much for your support and encouragement. while i find myself wishing that each of you lived closer so you could physically participate in some of these offerings, i realize that it is through your online inspiration that my cup is filled so i can continue to empty it out for others.

thank you seems like not quite enough... xoxo

December 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterlucy
December 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMaureen

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