“Anticipating pain was like enduring it twice. Why not anticipate pleasure instead?” -Robin Hobb, Renegade’s Magic
Although I only recently read this passage, the concept is oh-so-familiar to me. I think about it a lot, in fact.
I think about it when there’s something coming down the pike that I know won’t be terribly fun (read: I’m dreading it).
So now I think: so what? What’s the worst that can happen?
Well, it might not work out. I may feel embarrassed. Others could look down on my effort, or on me for that matter.
I. could. fail.
And then I ask again: so what? It’s in that second {so what?} where I think the truth, the soul center, lies.
Because if you truly and deeply can say that the so what? doesn’t matter anymore, then there’s peace. And positivity.
Lisa – if what you’re worrying about is what I think it is, call me. I did it already and I’m pleased with the results! Nora
this is such a great perspective! thank you for sharing <3
My pleasure!
You will not fail. No one of any consequence will judge and if they do who gives a rats patootie? It will hurt but it will be worth it and I for one will envy your perkiness. I am sending love and light and all of the healing goodness I can muster. Feel better and know you are loved.
Thank you! Positivity works!