Steps forward

 

“Life can evolve in a most positive but unexpected manner if we do not resist it and kill its tender beauty with our fears. We all have inner abilities to fulfill, a path to patiently discover, people to connect with who will become pivotal in our life, and a love of certain things which make us feel glad to be alive. Every little step in that direction, every little decision to allow that movement to happen, every brave letting go, and every open embracing will bring us what we need.” 

― Donna Goddard, Love's Longing.

This beautiful quote spoke to me when thinking about our meeting today. The last meeting was still alive in us, making us feel more connected and in sync in our online gathering. We started in silence, connecting to our inner selves and our intentions for the meeting, and phrased what we wanted to take from it: inspiration, moving forward, grounding. 

We have done several stakeholder interviews during the week, even if life has brought us surprises and unexpected events. We did not resist, we came forward, and the people we talked to confirmed our intuitions and opened our perspectives. 

Again, the idea of interconnectedness was very present in our call. During the interviews, we were reminded of people's desperate need for connection within, with others, and with the planet. We have learned we are individual and autonomous beings for so long, we have forgotten what it is like to find spaces within us for ourselves and others. We are (part of) a system, but we seem to be unable to see it.

Faith can be our medicine, the voice that tells us that we will be alright because we are all part of this beautiful whole. Faith is not very popular though, as it has been used too broadly and too freely. Consequently, some have lost faith in faith. So we will have to reach them through their language, attend to their needs, and offer space to be and listen, hoping we will regain faith in Us.

Our spirits are lighter and our feet have started to move. We are in sync.