“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a
bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” -Anais Nin
Spring is certainly here. All around
us, the world has begun to come alive again, courageously. It takes a great deal of courage to blossom.
Think of a flower, blooming for the first
time in the spring. First it has to push its way up and out of the soil. Then,
its outer cover-the bud of the flower which is its only protection-has to split
open so that the flower can unfold. And once it does fully bloom, it is still
vulnerable to bugs, animals and the elements. Yet, year after year, flowers
bravely open and reveal their beauty. Which is what brings beauty to springtime.
At some point in your personal growth continuing
to stay stuck in that familiar place will become more painful than the
potential risks you have to take to blossom. Regardless of the type or sizes of
changes you’d like to make, know that accessing your inner courage is an
important first step in this journey.
What parts of your life would you like to
change? What is the fear that’s holding you back? What small step can you take
this month to challenge this fear so that you can open up and reveal
your beauty to the world? Bloom Bravely!
