Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Recently it was my privilege to hear Tiffany D. Flowers speak about her life and work as a poet and performer. Tiffany blew me away with her courage, talent, and ability to listen to herself. She must have read Emerson!
She began reciting one of her poems and stopped suddenly: "I'm not "feeling it" she explained. A few minutes later she proceeded to wow us with her original passionate poem.
In an email, Tiffany commented that the subject of the Shadow was an amazing one and gave permission to quote her. See her website: www.TiffanyDFlowers.com for pictures of her and a sample of her writing.
During this soulful presentation, I jotted down sentences to share with you:
"I didn't even know I was in a bad situation. I thought I could fix (whatever was wrong) and be perfect.
"I'm learning that I CAN feel sad and scared – that I can be
upset when a man puts a gun to my Mom’s head.
"I have disguised my struggles by acting strong. I took
refuge in imagining things were different than they were.
"I'm working to have the courage to remember the truth.
I am still programmed to be the way I was but I'm learning that my main job is to maintain my happiness.
I am still programmed to be the way I was but I'm learning that my main job is to maintain my happiness.
"Now I ask myself when I meet people: Is my purpose to get
acceptance or is it to connect with the other?”
Do you see how Tiffany is doing Shadow Work? Tell us on the comment section.
*You didn't see the word Shadow in this post - only "shadows" of the Shadow. Were you able to apply what we've learned the last few months?
Do you see how Tiffany is doing Shadow Work? Tell us on the comment section.
*You didn't see the word Shadow in this post - only "shadows" of the Shadow. Were you able to apply what we've learned the last few months?
Thanks for exploring the mystery - Nicky Mendenhall
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