One of my favorite training sessions
we did at camp was called Let the Rabbits run. There is a fable that tells the
story about a duck, a fish, an owl, an eagle, a squirrel and a rabbit who all
went to school with the hopes of improving themselves. On the first day, the
rabbit is elated over how great school is. He got to run! He found out not only that he was very good
at it, but that he enjoyed it. However, when the rabbit tried swimming and
flying he was discouraged and frustrated. Now, I’m all about personal growth
and think it is important to honestly assess areas in our life that are
opportunities for growth. Yet, how often do we squander the gifts we have in an
attempt to become something or someone we are not ? Are you trying to be
everything to everybody? Are you spreading yourself too thin?
The moral of the story is to “let the
rabbits run.” What are you great at? What unique gifts, talents, experiences
has God given you to build up His kingdom and to incarnate love? When we look
at the stain glass windows at Church we can see the light entering through the
beautiful, unique depictions. As the saints highlight different aspects of who
God is, so too are we called to bear the unrepeatable stamp God has placed on
our hearts and lives. St. Peter’s already lived his story. St. Therese? She’s
already taken. “The glory of God is man fully alive”. In a world that aches for
our unique story, why do we hide in conformity and mediocrity?
“Our biggest fear is not that we are
inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about
shrinking
So that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We were all meant to shine, as children do.
It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone.
So that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We were all meant to shine, as children do.
It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine,
We unconsciously give other people permission to do the same
As we are liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.” Marianne Williamson
We unconsciously give other people permission to do the same
As we are liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.” Marianne Williamson
Let God
give you the courage to live the story He has written for you. It’s the freedom to be as you are settled in the
truth of whose you are. “Become what you are.” JP II
Verso l’alto,
Kathryn
Oh Freedom!
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a
light unto my path
Free to be Me
This little light of mine, I’m gonna
let it SHINE
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