Day #2 Every man, woman and child matters. You matter. My thought is that what keeps people from stepping forward, the reason 60% of our planet does nothing to change themselves, their families, their world, is that people harbour a deep belief that they do not matter. My dear friend Debbie Ford would call this belief a Shadow Belief.
There was a time that Debbie Ford had a deep belief in her insignificance, she held tight to the thought that she did not matter. Her belief shaped her actions. Self sabotage, addictions, a life spinning out of control with no higher purpose than how high could she get, this was her life. What changed this woman? Debbie Ford is now a leader in the transformational community. Her number one selling books have helped thousands and thousands of individuals world wide. Ms. Ford continues to grow, continues to contribute. Her overwhelming belief in contribution has shaped schools in Africa, brought clothing and supplies to the victims of the San Diego fire, Katrina saw her donating time, money and supplies.Those close to her are urged to find charities, projects, unique and individual ways to contribute to the larger purpose of our planet.
Perhaps Debbie Ford's largest contribution, at this writing, is her body of work that brings normalcy to the Shadows of the individual, the country and our world. It is our human tendency to run from The Shadow, to hide The Shadow, hate and curse and shame The Shadows in our lives. Debbie Ford brings love and light into these dark places and like the proverbial match in a dark room... nothing is ever the same.
Her Action: Debbie had a dawning, a wake up, an epiphany. She literally got on her hands and knees and cried out to God to free her of addictions and to show her what was wanted of her. She asked. A simple and powerful action,ask. Ask, "What am I here for?" "What is my gift and how can I share it."
Debbie Ford, a woman who makes a difference. www.debbieford.com
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