Believe You Can

I had a dream that I was in my stretching class and at the end the instructor made an announcement.

“There will be a prize,” she said. “For anyone who can do a headstand.”

“A headstand?” I thought.

This is something I used to do with just a little effort - which is true.

As I attempted the headstand in my dream, my body would not cooperate.

The next morning, while reflecting on this dream, I wondered.

Is this something I can still do?

I thought about how I would feel if I could and how I would feel if I couldn’t.

Lately, I am reminded that there are phases in life where we stop doing or having certain things. Things that, for various reasons, no longer work or fit our current lifestyle.

Some things we gladly release and are happy to rid ourselves of them. Other things we grip tightly, afraid of what life will be like without them.

It’s during these fearful times, I believe, that we have the greatest opportunity to grow, to learn and to be even more.

It’s in these moments that we can choose to grow our faith, to learn how powerless we are without it and to be still – very still - so that we know for sure.

After pondering this a bit more, I thought I’d give it a try.

Then, decided not to.

Well, this was after I moved the rug up against the wall, got down on my knees, anchored my hands on the floor and lowered my head.

It was too early in the morning.

“Maybe later.” I thought.

“Maybe not.” I heard in my head.

Besides, there wouldn’t really be a prize for doing it.

And, I already have the best treasure ever.

My faith.

Wow . . .

“Exercise your faith.”

Here’s to more WOW Moments!

❤️ Lucy