I’m holding my hands up and admitting it – I’m a total fan of our Olympics! On the one hand I’m now bereft that it’s over but on the other, it enables me to catch up on everything else in my life.
It was, and is, so inspiring to see not only all the Olympiads but also the supporters, helpers and flag wavers all being a model of being the best we can be in life. This was what was so inspiring, as we saw this not just from us in the UK but from people all over the world as well.
We saw people not shrinking or puffing themselves up. They stood their ground, were comfortable in standing out and showing themselves to the world knowing we were all watching and had expectations. It was wonderful to see and I screamed, waved my flag and cheered all and sundry on whether they got a medal or not. The competitors didn’t put down the gifts they were born with, or developed through sheer hard work and determination. They stood up and showed their sparkle to us all.
This is what I was celebrating – this willingness to stand out and be visible. I would say that this is our life’s purpose to discover or re-discover our own talents or gifts so that we can freely show and share of ourselves.
We also need a place we can go to and replenish ourselves. So why not come to my “Visible Woman Retreat” being held in the lovely Cotswolds on 2nd-4th November, 2012, and show your sparkle!
