I am inspired to write this, because I have a friend Michael, who; by being himself has left a deep impact on me and effectuated a series of events that has changed the course my life was taking.
Simply put, I like who I am when I am interacting with him. He unknowingly challenges me to be the full spectrum of who I am to my core.
I find I am clearer more concise and insightful when in i interact with him. I see the glimpse of the fullest expression of who I can be. I feel inspired around him, and grateful and connected to love around him.
By his example, thoughts, and discussions, he somehow evoked and inspired me to think, contemplate and look at different areas and perspectives of life and connect to the REAL part of myself to find the answers within me.
To be honest, I am not entirely sure what it is he does, or how he he is able to cause this, yet the result is real. Something about him, encourages me to be better, to want to strive to be all that I can. I have learned that is it ok to be me, and the importance of the full expression of myself in all my haphazard uniqueness, Does make a difference in this world.
I have found my voice, connected to it and had the courage to speak my opinion. The significance of this is apparent when you take into consideration that before this I was a mouse, opting to stay behind the scenes and let others take care of the major aspects of whatever is going on. In my mind, me or my opinion did not matter, nor did I have anything of value to share. I was as close to invisible as anyone can be.
Through his discussions, the way he presents a topic, or the factual information he provides, opens you to the opportunity to assess and choose. I have found myself taking the factual information and conscientiously weighing the details and impact, and then going into my heart or soul to connect to what feels or aligns to that which is purely me.
On occasions when he questions my stance, it is done in a way to incite further reflection and contemplation and inner connection and alignment to my convictions. In the past, any questioning of my opinion- in my mind was an attack on me personally, and would have me shut down and cut off most communication.
I don't know how Mike was able to achieve it, but he helped me come out of my shell.
He doesn't even realize how much of an impact he has had on My life,.. and perhaps he is not aware of the countless other lives that he has unknowingly fostered growth and evolution.
The result is that I have gained confidence and respect for myself, I value myself have realized that I do have much to contribute to the world- one of which is unconditional Love. I realize some may think it audacious of me to say so, but I am not saying it just for the sake of saying it. This is something I KNOW about myself.
This has developed in me a profound respect, appreciation and awe for this man, in all his earnest devotion to finding the truth, being honest, creating connections, his belief, discipline, and unwavering commitment to helping as many people as possible.
There is something about him that is larger than life, and I want to try and describe it. It is as if at his core is something rock solid, luminescent and eternal. Despite the fluctuations on the surface- I can sense or see this about him- wait,..no,... I KNOW this about him. I have no doubt that is who he is- because it is present on all levels of who he is.
There is an air of mastery around him, and he doesn't even realize it. I am grateful beyond words for the blessing of having our paths in life cross. He is a person that IS changing the world,.. by bringing the possibility of change to the inner world of those he touches- and in effect magnifying the impact thousands of times over- through each person he helps to transform, and in turn the people in their lives.
You Michael, are amazing on so many levels. I don't think I have done you the proper justice.
With love and respect;
~ Q
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