The voices were so loud! They seemed to be screaming at me. They intimidated me! Reminding me of all the times I failed. Reminding me of how people laughed at me when I failed. Reminding me of all 
the people waiting for me to fail. Reminding me of how I felt when I failed. I could NOT get them out of my head! They were so loud, it felt like a herd of cattle running back and forth in my mind.
Then I heard a still voice. A voice that said ‘YOU can do it’. A voice that said, ‘if YOU don’t, who will’. A voice reminding me how I prayed someone had spoken up for me and that NOW I have an opportunity to speak up for myself. A voice reminding me that NO one can stop my progress but me. A voice reminding me there is no failure, just an opportunity to do it better. A voice reminding me if I don’t try, I’ve already failed. A voice reminding me that the only view that matters is my own. A voice reminding me that I am the expert in my own life. A voice reminding me that by speaking up, I give permission for others to do the same. A voice reminding me of how awesome I am because I tried.
There comes a time when you must JUST DO IT ANYWAY! In the midst of your fears – do it anyway! While feeling incapable – do it anyway! When it doesn’t quite make sense – do it anyway! When it appears you’re all alone – go ahead DO IT ANYWAY!
Your life was NOT created to be a spectator sport. It was created to be an example of what can happen if you DO IT ANYWAY! It’s time to quiet the loud voices so you can hear the still small voice that matters.
Until Next Time,
