Fear and Doubt don't get boardroom seats.
When we go to accept the call to "something bigger," it's important to be very intentional about which influences we allow in our decision-making process.
To bring this very important concept to life, I like to picture myself in a board room with seats all around the table. At the head of the table is my future self -- the one who has already achieved what I'm looking to achieve. Another seat goes to my husband, who sees so much more in me than I do in myself. Another goes to my Savior, who has already paid the price for everything good that I want to experience. I have plenty of other board seats filled with incredible influences -- each one pushing me to greater heights and offering their own lenses to look through.
But there are 2 influences that I have to keep turning away from their bids for a seat:
- Fear
- Doubt
These two are relentless -- constantly interrupting, poking their heads in to offer their opinions and insights even though no one asked them. They disguise themselves as support staff, pretending to bring in refreshments or meeting materials. Every time they enter, I have to firmly excuse them. Otherwise, they'll ooze into any open spaces and try to hijack the conversation, resulting in confusion and exhaustion for all parties involved (especially my poor husband...<wince>).
Being very choosy about who gets a seat allows my future self to lead the conversation. Otherwise, her voice is hard to hear and is eventually drowned out by the booming opinions of the troublesome pair (and whoever else they bring along with them). "Something Bigger" needs something different. Time to fill the seats with power players. Then watch for the miracles to flow in.
Conceptual Credits:
- Board of directors idea: my brilliant, gorgeous, fabulous friend Tara Zirker
- Future Self idea: Dr. Benjamin Hardy and his book, "Be Your Future Self Now"
- "Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not." - Doctrine and Covenants, 6:36
