F.A.I.T.H.
I wanted to be someone special. I wanted to do something
extraordinary with my life. If I needed faith to accomplish
that, great. But how did I get it?
You just have it, some people told me. Others said I would
find it through prayer. For someone without a religious
background, prayer seemed as uncommon and uncertain as
faith. Over the years I circled the question and never found
the answer.
In addition, I hid behind the shell of protection. Hard,
crusty, and almost impenetrable, it served me well for many
years. But as I grew older and experienced more of life, the
shell began to hold me back. How could I be the brilliant
and amazing woman I desired to be if I was afraid to venture
out? How would people recognize my light if I failed to
speak up?
There are various expressions for paying attention to
that higher knowing: trust your gut; if it feels good, do it; go
with the flow. Albert Einstein stated, “the intuitive mind is a
sacred gift . . . I believe in intuition and inspiration; at times
I feel certain I am right while not knowing the reason.” It
sounds easy to follow until you’re in a predicament that
force ́