Banishing fear

In my constant quest for reinvention my thoughts continue to gravitate toward higher levels of expression. I have always harbored ideas of writing a book(s) about growing up in a large and fun loving family. I have even had the title for several years now along with all the character names. I have also been prompted to develop an artist journey workbook for adolescents. So what is stopping me? Fear of the unknown, for one.

Through my soul searching and self discovery I have been learning to quiet my mind and listen to that soft, small voice and lean into His wisdom. Having said that, I only feel comfortable leaning as far as I think I am capable. This is an admission of doubt and faithlessness that I am ashamed to admit. How could I possibly write children's books? Where do I start? Slowly the answers are being presented to me.

This morning I was inspired to write my goals down and ask the universe for help. Nothing really happens until we commit to writing, saying, stating, praying it-the actual words of the things we want.  Marc Allen, author of The Magical Path suggests this format for stating our intentions:
"In an easy and relaxed manner, in a healthy and positive way, in its own perfect time, for the good of all I pray_____________."

I believe that we all have spiritual prompts that we manage to ignore due to fear of looking foolish or feelings of inadequacy. True faith requires that we forge ahead despite those fears. Ideas that form in our minds are legitimate visions of what we are called to do on our individual paths. So here goes...

In an easy and relaxed manner, in a healthy and positive way, in its own perfect time, for the good of all I pray that I get the information and support I need to develop an interactive coloring book to use in my elementary classes as a tool to offer positive, alternative options to students who use anger as a defense mechanism.

and...

In an easy and relaxed manner, in a healthy and positive way, in its own perfect time, for the good of all I pray that my experiences lead me to individuals who can help me facilitate the creation of a series of short stories based on my life in a loving family, in the hopes that these will provide a written history of my family's love and dedication to each other.

and...

In an easy and relaxed manner, in a healthy and positive way, in its own perfect time, for the good of all I pray that these endeavors along with my teaching career provide my immediate family with an appropriate income and opportunity to influence individuals to seek a higher path or understanding, while strengthening my faith in all that is possible for each of us.

There you have it universe. Let's get to work! What are you being prompted to do? How could you be an instrument for the betterment of the world? Find your faith. Share your story. Write it down and start walking your path. It was designed for you alone.