Breakthrough
Sunday, February 27, 2020’s word for the day at Inspirit Garden, The Whole Garden membership is BREAKTHROUGH.
In The Daily Inspiration, I also shared with members one of my favorite quotes that come to mind when thinking about this word,
“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”
I remember the first time I had heard this quote; although I had dreams, they were dormant.
That day, I stood in a small circle of women, trembling and ugly crying as I shared out loud, in a trembling voice, a simple dream. I don’t remember the specifics of that dream; there have been many since; however, I will never forget the discomfort and desire to run and never come back, the vulnerability of having a wish, and the fear of speaking it out into the universe. That day, I learned of the importance of dreams and taking the risk to blossom. By doing so, I had a breakthrough.
(Oxford online dictionary definition)break·through
/ˈbrākˌTHro͞o/
noun
a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Breakthroughs, regardless of size, are an opportunity to rise to another level of living.
Over the years, I have learned that the process to break through usually begins with a breakdown; no wonder we want to stay wrapped up tight in a bud or as a seed; it feels safe there. It’s also limiting. My most significant breakthroughs have knocked me to my knees; the breakdown was necessary so that I could break open and reveal the next opportunity to grow.
When we have truly broken through, we reclaim pieces of ourselves and ultimately a deeper calling to:
· thrive
· pursue dreams
· connect with what brings joy
· live your purpose
· deepen relationships
· identify and set boundaries
· heal
· learn from our mistakes
· release
With love & light, Erika
