Hi EveryOne,

Churning on this power, I couldn’t help but smile. How often we are compelled to do something against our own will. Maybe it’s because we’re attached to an outcome – perhaps to impress others, to ‘fit in’, or as a way to control others. Maybe it’s because we’re so compelled to say yes that we do it under duress because we have trouble saying no – then convince ourselves we did it by choice. Or maybe we are afraid to say no for fear of not being loved. Interesting isn’t it how we can so easily compromise our own amazing virtues and therefore value, to use their ‘shadow’ side, just to please others. Giving into our own addictions of say, people-pleasing, doesn’t serve anyone because in doing so we not only reinforce our own limiting beliefs but we reinfornce the bad behaviour of others.

Our 48th Power – Power to be Willing…

To be willing means to be open to life,

not in resistance or fighting to survive.

Not to say yes because I cannot say no,

but happy and eager to just have a go.

Not wait till I’m told – then do it by force,

nor show up each day with guilt and remorse.

But intentional in my action, ready and able,

by using my powers to stay steady and stable.

** The Power to be Willing is the ability to intentionally do something with joy. To know when I am able and stable to do something either for myself or for others, without compulsion or fear but simply enthusiastic because I can 🙂

** I am the Willing Helper. I am always willing to lend a helping hand because I am always willing to care for my own wellbeing first. Filled from the inside, I remain enthusiastic, ready and prepared. My actions are intentional and deliberate, because I know when I am willing and able – giving others heart and hope..

** Supporting Virtues: Intention, Enthusiasm, Tolerance, Discernment, Cooperation, Decisive, Encouragement

Tips:

1. Being willing means to do something with enthusiasm of my own accord. It doesn’t mean to do it so that I am liked, nor after I’ve been told to do it.

2. Being willing is not a weakness. It’s a strength. It gives me the power to choose and decide.

3. Being willing doesn’t mean to be a pushover, but to consent only because I can and want to do something (not out of compulsion).

Questions to churn:

1. Do I say yes to people / situations, then resent them for asking me (because ‘they’ve put me in a position where I can’t say no’?

2.  Do I volunteer where I can or do I wait till I’m forced to do something?

3. Do I consider my own health and wellbeing when saying yes or no?

Remember, we all have the right and the power to say no (or yes). But don’t confuse saying yes voluntarily (no feelings of resentment or remorse) with saying yes out of compulsion. Because in one situation I control my life… In the other, well, life controls me.

I now am now going to practice this wonderful power – to cooperate with myself and be willing to rest – because I can feel a flare coming on and fatigue is gradually falling over me like a heavy blanket. Fortunate for me we are at beautiful Sapphire Beach North of Coffs Harbour – I will go and sit on the beach and enjoy the relaxing turquoise waters 🙂 Hope you are all willing to rest when necessary and take care of your wellbeing. Enjoy practicing this power as it’s such a wonderful reminder for those of us who are ‘doers’ and find it a challenge to just ‘be’ (before we fall in a heap 🙂

Lots of love Annemarie