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We all face situations in which we feel powerless and afraid. A long time ago, a close friend was terrified to face an upcoming child custody hearing. She felt intimidated by the legal system, the lawyers, and her ex-husband. I asked her what it would take for her to feel safe and strong in the court room.
"Nothing short of riding in on a Brahman bull!" she answered jokingly. It was a great idea, straight out of her inner wisdom.
We thought it would help to work with the image. So, she created the scenario of herself galloping into the court on a huge, snorting bull that threatened to gore anyone who tried to frighten her.
Her day in court was a success because each time she felt, even a bit, scared she visualized herself astride her bull. With the help of her amusing but effective mental imagery she felt strong and capable. As a result she was treated as if she were powerful, someone not to be easily dismissed or manipulated.
The story illustrates that we are all strong as we imagine ourselves to be. When we act as if we are strong, we move towards becoming the powerful person we desire to be.
Many years back, I lost my company due to Forex fallout because of the economic crisis in Asia. With clenched fists on hips I bragged 'I am brave'. But even the bravest of the brave gets scared sometimes. Life after that was of lightning and thunder. The sun never appeared because I was constantly with fear.
Having the courage to see ourselves as strong, capable, and wise to do what we want helps us make it so. But we need not to do it alone. We can move creatively through our fears by accepting support and guidance from the unseen helper.
"Did you know that God controls the rain, the lightning, and the thunder? He gives the rain to help living things grow. Have you ever gone out for a long walk, run, or bike ride on a gorgeous summer day and been caught in a torrential cloudburst? Bad enough to be caught in the rain, but cloudbursts can leave you drenched to the bone. But have you ever watched the approach of a thunderstorm darken the sky and then been surprised at how bright the day became after the heaviest downpour?"
When you feel powerless, and afraid ask God to be with with you. Pray then ride on your Brahman bull.
Prayer:
God, make me strong and capable,
Fill me with hope and confidence,
Help me erase my fear,
Be with me, stay right here,
Amen.
We thought it would help to work with the image. So, she created the scenario of herself galloping into the court on a huge, snorting bull that threatened to gore anyone who tried to frighten her.
Her day in court was a success because each time she felt, even a bit, scared she visualized herself astride her bull. With the help of her amusing but effective mental imagery she felt strong and capable. As a result she was treated as if she were powerful, someone not to be easily dismissed or manipulated.
The story illustrates that we are all strong as we imagine ourselves to be. When we act as if we are strong, we move towards becoming the powerful person we desire to be.
Many years back, I lost my company due to Forex fallout because of the economic crisis in Asia. With clenched fists on hips I bragged 'I am brave'. But even the bravest of the brave gets scared sometimes. Life after that was of lightning and thunder. The sun never appeared because I was constantly with fear.
Having the courage to see ourselves as strong, capable, and wise to do what we want helps us make it so. But we need not to do it alone. We can move creatively through our fears by accepting support and guidance from the unseen helper.
"Did you know that God controls the rain, the lightning, and the thunder? He gives the rain to help living things grow. Have you ever gone out for a long walk, run, or bike ride on a gorgeous summer day and been caught in a torrential cloudburst? Bad enough to be caught in the rain, but cloudbursts can leave you drenched to the bone. But have you ever watched the approach of a thunderstorm darken the sky and then been surprised at how bright the day became after the heaviest downpour?"
When you feel powerless, and afraid ask God to be with with you. Pray then ride on your Brahman bull.
Prayer:
God, make me strong and capable,
Fill me with hope and confidence,
Help me erase my fear,
Be with me, stay right here,
Amen.
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