Willingness To Be Small

"Thinking will not overcome fear,

but action will."

W. Clement Stone

Fifty years ago, Sir Anthony Hopkins was a musician and composed a waltz.  He believed it was not good enough, ceased being a musician, and pursued a very successful career in acting.  Today, I watched and listened to the first time his waltz was played.  Dutch violinist, Andre Rieu performed the waltz with the assistance of an orchestra.  The fifty year old waltz was mesmerizing!

This does make me wonder how many masters have given up, believing they are not worthy.  Undoubtedly, there are manuscripts, recorded music, and spiritual journals sitting in total disregard based upon our willingness to be small. 

In our lives, we choose to be invisible rather than to step through the illusion of fear.  This robs us from creative expression, joy, and completion.  Our gifts remain hidden which is a terrible thing not only for the individual, but the world at large as well.

We all have a talent to contribute no matter how great or small it may be.  When each of us offer what we create, it joins earthly abundance and perpetuates joy.  It is a sad lament to hear a dying elder state:  "I wish I had ...!"  Whether it is leaving a message,  sharing a family heirloom, or creative ability, we can extend our presence beyond our physical death.

Most of us will not be a master of a waltz, but we do possess an authentic part of our lovely self, needing some form of expression.  Even if we minimize what we offer, it may become a special keepsake to someone else.  It is amazing to discover we are not invisible after all!