What a Shame It Would Be

For so long, I have hidden behind the scenes, conformed to societal norms, and accepted mediocrity.

It feels "safe" here. Perfectly blending in like a chameleon.

Hiding from the light.

Dimming my own light.

Afraid to shine.

Scared to show up.

Over the last several years I have written 2 books, created 4 journals, scripted 2 e-courses, and developed 3 websites.  

Sounds impressive, right?

Wrong.

Sadly, all of these manuscripts, drafts, and masterpieces sit unpublished, unavailable for anyone to see.

The real truth is I've been paralyzed by doubt, crippled by worry, and frozen in the face of fear.

Unable to hit send, submit, or press enter.

I didn’t have it all figured out, so I stayed at the surface where it was comfortable and did nothing at all.

I've watched the days, weeks and years go by as I sat on a lonely stage in a dark auditorium. 

Today, that changes.

Today, I take action.

Bold, scary, messy action.

Life's too short to sit on the sidelines.

It's time to play.

It's time to live.

"What a shame it would be to keep our gifts from the world."