What if I'm wrong?

Don't die with the music still in you.

~ Wayne W. Dyer

This week a thoughtful friend asked when I would write a book. She enjoys my blogs and believes others would benefit from reading what I write.

My quick response was that when "family" is my core value, "purpose" takes a backseat in difficult times.

Any distraction can take one away from living their purpose. But there is a time for everything, and I do not intend to die with my music still in me. For the time being, however, I do as I am called on to do.

Over the past several years, collectively we have been in survival response mode prompting the need to feel safe at home.

Children born in stressful times need more support, care, and attention to prevent long-term harm - as do their parents. Therefore, I continue to offer our grandchild, daughter and son-in-law the gift of time.

Charity begins at home but doesn't end there. Families are the building blocks of a healthy society. Every functional family needs someone to prioritize it. Having that frees other members to do meaningful work outside the home.

Sometimes one has to become the wings upon which others soar.

Why do I continue to play small?

It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.

~ Mahatma Gandhi

My friend's question prompted me to think about what else has kept me from reaching a wider audience.

Although I have successfully guided people in overcoming major health challenges, in the back of my mind, when asked to guide someone new is,

"What if I’m wrong?"

Suppose this lack of conviction in my ability is a gift? What if it drives me:

• To be more contemplative, less reactive?

• To admit that there is no one-size-fits-all best well-being intervention?

• To be more open to the opinions of others?

• To be less judgmental?

• To be more flexible and less attached to being right?

• To dig deeper, work harder, learn more, continue to question the science and think outside the box?

Maybe the secret to healing is humility. It allows one to open their heart and to see the infinite healing potential of unconditional love and compassion. This power is within one and all.

There is no shame in playing small.