Being ready for whatever life decides to throw at us is actually quite simple. It is not about having a special skill. It is not about possessing a super power. It is simply about being there. It is about making a conscious decision to show up for our own life. It is about participating. It is about saying I can, I want to and I will.
Sitting on the sidelines watching others live their lives serves no purpose at all. It may seem easier at first but life is not about being a spectator. Life is not about sitting still. It is about being a participant. It is about doing, seeing, learning and sharing.
Sometimes our fear and insecurities hold us back. We worry about whether we can do whatever it takes. We worry about what others will think of us. We worry about our inner voice which, so often, seems to have so much power and holds us back. Quieten that voice. Firmly.
What we need to accept is that this is our life. We know who we are. We have the insight, knowledge and ability to do what it takes to live our own life. So, chin up, shoulders back, and take that first step onto the dance floor of life.
Remember – opportunity dances with those who are already on the dance floor.