Category: JOY Goals

SuperHero Identities

Remember? One of my 90-day goals was to invent a SuperHero identity, complete with costume. Well, I did that, and got a big surprise. I found TWO SuperHeros – Past and Future. Here’s what happened…

First, I invented my SuperHero VOLTA – the Voice of Light & Truth for All. For weeks I pondered her costume. I knew she would have a sword & shield. And armor. Oh boy! Christmas gifts! Thank you, Herbert, Annie & Brian!

It was time for the video…
Problem… dressed in the Knight costume, I was speechless. That person had no voice. I waved the sword around, as if jousting… but no words came out.

I removed the knight outfit, and changed into bright clothing. Without the armor, brightly dressed, I was free to speak freely, as VOLTA, my SuperHero.

Disappointed, I put the Knight costume on again. I listened, and another SuperHero emerged. The Warrior, from my past. Only after VOLTA had spoken, did The Warrior come forward to tell her story. I felt it rise from deep within. Brian captured on video, unrehearsed, the first words she uttered.

From the PAST – The Warrior – Victorious survivor, crusader, renegade knight, fighter of dragons and demons, battling her way from darkness into light. Always battling, pushing forward, SMASHING every barrier, breaking bones along the way…

Completely covered and protected from attack – the Warrior – wearing the VictimHood, the Cloak of Invisibility, and chain-mail body armor. Safe. Hidden. But what a cost! No way for friends or loved ones to get close. NO ONE knew her. She had no voice. Until VOLTA was created – the Voice of Light & Truth for All.

What a contrast!

From the Future – VOLTA! reaching back to our day, calling me forward. Brightly dressed, vulnerable, daring greatly, with courage equal to the Warrior. Boldly calling out “Here I Am… I stand in the light!” Free from heavy armor, quick and agile, Volta steps lightly in peace, yet is ever vigilant. With the same Sword of the Spirit and same Shield of Faith she wards off fiery incoming darts.

Volta is a Guide, a beacon of Hope, a powerful stand for Freedom. She IS Love. Guardian of the Path – she makes it safe. She invites us to Be Real. Take a Chance. Love fully. Laugh and cry, and let it all go.

Past or Future? We choose in each moment.
But Wait! What would it be like to choose NOW?
Hmmm. I think I will invent THAT SuperHero next!

I’ve been thinking…
What fun it would be to play dress up like little kids.
With you and our friends, and a whole trunk full of costumes! What would you wear?

Until we meet again,
I am sending you a HUGE burst of love to light up Your Journey of You.
Can you feel it?

Felicia

Post 017 Dec 28, 2016

Day 16 of 90. My blog is ALIVE on www.YourJourneyOfYou.com

Just got home from ballet class. Only 5 more weeks until recital. Picture me and a motley crew, mostly clueless, doing leaps across the floor. We bravely balance on our toes to the music of Mad Russian Christmas – a heavy metal version of the Nutcracker Suite. Mercifully, it is short.

Too late to quit. I’m in this ballet recital. Bought the costume and all.

Freaking out… WHAT was I thinking? Ballet? To survive this, I have to face my fears. FEAR OF LOOKING STUPID is right up there. Worse than fear of death. FEAR OF NOT BEING PERFECT is close behind. OK… breathe. Driving home now. Pass the funeral home. Oh yes. There is IMPORTANT and Not Important. What I look like for 3 minutes in a ballet recital is NOT important. I will laugh about this later, and be glad I had the experience.

JOY Principle – To grow, you do new stuff. Things you can’t do well. You take a risk.

To grow quickly, you do lots of new stuff, and LET GO of looking good, being perfect. PLAY! Just have fun with new friends. When you laugh at yourself, JOY pops out at you and says “here I Am!”

 

Update – Day 16 of my 90 Day Goals

  1. Taught Journey of You to 10 people. (goal was 5.)
  2. Launched blog website (THANK YOU, beloved husband Brian!) Still pending 5 YouTube videos.
  3. Confronted 495 of my worst fears. Though I have not banished them, they are on notice to vacate the premises. (goal 2000)
  4. Danced pirouette & pivot turns (badly and wobbly like a slow top. But hey, anything worth doing well is worth doing badly first).
  5. Took an RV trip with Brian and visited Bryce Canyon, Kodachrome Basin, Anasazi archeology dig, Petrified Forest and Capitol Reef Nat Park. Started planning RV trip to Harmony, PA.
  6. Invented my Super Hero identity. I Am VOLTA – the Voice of Light and Truth. My alter ego is humble Mormon Grandma Felicia, but really I am Light and Truth in human form! Working on costume…
  7. Made an incredibly healthy Chinese Red Bean and Barley soup with lotus seeds, that is guaranteed to increase your chi. Minor problem… it tastes like absolutely NOTHING! I have to work on the Delicious part. I suspect I need to add spices and I need help! Mariana Evica do you have any ideas?

What are YOUR 90 Day Goals? I would LOVE to hear your comments! If you write specific goals on paper, look at them daily, and keep track of the days, I guarantee you will be surprised what YOU can accomplish in 90 days.

Well, that’s it for tonight. I love you all. And I look forward to sharing more of how Your Journey of You brings you JOY!