Hide or Seek
As children, we delighted in the game of hide and seek. Most of us remember those childhood days, crouching in a closet or behind a tree, hoping not to be found. The thrill of finding the perfect hiding spot or the exhilaration of being the one to find everyone else. What happens when the game is no longer about giggling behind the bushes but rather hiding from life?
We all, at one point or another, choose to 'hide'. It's familiar, it's safe. Perhaps it’s a job that no longer fuels our passion or a relationship that’s lost its sparkle. Yet, we stick to it, hiding behind the curtains of comfort and fear.
Hiding may seem like the safer option. Cocooning ourselves away from the unpredictable whirlwinds of life which offers a comfort that's hard to reject. It's in these moments we tell ourselves, "Why risk it? What if I fail?" So, we tuck ourselves away, becoming observers rather than participants of our own life.
However, the magic happens when we decide to 'seek'. Seeking means embracing challenges, facing fears, and stepping into the unknown when our heart is calling. It means dancing in the rain, even if you haven't learned the steps. It’s about discovering new horizons, even if the journey might get a bit messy.
So, how do we shift from hiding to seeking?
Acknowledge the comfort zone: Recognize and admit to yourself the areas you're hiding in. Accepting this fear is the first step.
Set clear intentions: Understand what you want. When we have a clear picture of our desires, it becomes easier to navigate towards them.
Start small: Every big change starts with a single step. Begin with small actions that push you out of your comfort zone. Celebrate every victory, no matter how tiny.
Build your circle: Surround yourself with seekers, those who inspire you, challenge you, and support you on this journey.
Embrace failures as lessons: On your seeking journey, not every turn will be right, not every step smooth. But remember, every stumble is a lesson, guiding you closer to your destination.
While hiding may offer a momentary escape, it's in seeking that we truly find ourselves. And the magic unfolds when we muster the courage to step out from our hiding spots and chase our dreams.
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all,” Helen Keller. In the grand game of life, we have the choice every day: to hide or to seek. While hiding might offer the solace of the known, seeking unravels infinite possibilities. The next time you find yourself at a crossroad, will you choose to hide or will you seek? Game on!
xoxox…..Sheryl
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