Today it occurred to me that sometimes I am more comfortable in combat boots than in glass slippers. I was never much of a princess, I was more of an athletic tomboy, but I loved being a girly girl – I always longed for ballgowns, and reasons to get dressed up, put on makeup and dance. It seems like the journey thus far has taken me thru a lot of battles, rather than castles and carriages – both personally and professionally. Walking around with my ‘dukes up’ was comfortable and common. I have always carried a ‘shield’ and have chose to wear many different cloaks of armor. Putting on my combat boots and going to war to fight, (not only for myself but for others) before I even knew what the battle was about is something I did passionately and regularly. Whether it be the plight of Greenpeace and protecting the whales, or other endangered species, or looking out for those less fortunate, the habit began to take it’s toll. After much introspection, and a myriad of personal experiences, one being a G.U.T.S. course I participated in last Fall in Minnesota (Giving Unbelievable Attention to Self) {check out ReggiesCoachingAcademy.com if you are interested in learning more about your Head, your Heart, your Hands and your Haven} it occurred to me that maybe, just maybe I would like to wear glass slippers. Like Cinderella’s transformation, once she wore them, she really didn’t want to go back to the way things were before she knew what things could be. The possibility of success lurks in the darkness of failure. Often times we must fail before we completely understand and in seeking the truth we gain wisdom and eventually win without going to war. Effective warriors never raise their voice, don’t practice fighting and win through peacefulness. The wisest of men say nothing. So, now, instead of becoming mentally frustrated and overwhelmed by what is ‘not fair’ in life, I am leaning back on the Ancient (but Eternal) Truths – the roots of Godly, biblical, spiritual, taoist, buddhist philosophies, that embrace pirnciples that govern every living thing, including me and my fellow humans. I have learned that the BEST strategy to winning at war, is without fighting. Maybe it’s time for you to put your combat boots under your bed, just in case you need them……..So, with this new wisdom, tell me, how do you have glass slippers that fit?
