Shots Fired, Realizations Hit
I spent part of my Christmas afternoon out at my ex-mother-in-law’s place learning how to shoot. My oldest son’s father was my instructor. First time I’d ever held a gun in my hands and not only did I not hurt myself or anyone else, I hit the target….multiple times!
Before the afternoon was over, I’d shot a .22 handgun, a 9mm automatic and a 30/30 rifle. I did the best with the .22, not surprisingly. It was much smaller and easier to handle than the other two, though still new to me.
I had many realizations as I fired off each shot:
Fear can be overcome with information, preparation and support. I won’t say I’ve been afraid of guns all these years…maybe it was more that I was afraid of that kind of power. Ironic, given that I think that’s what’s been my lesson in 2008: overcoming my fear of my own power.
Support comes from unexpected corners. Allow it. Never in a million years would I have believed that one day my first husband would be teaching me how to shoot. (There was a time that would not have been the smartest of moves on his part.) But that’s exactly who did and there’s a part of me that is both surprised and humbled by the idea that he genuinely wanted to share a skill he has to help me feel safer, more assured and protected. Twenty years later, that man still has my back. Who’d a-thunk it?
Nothing happens until you pull the trigger. I have many goals for the coming year, but the most important one is to consistently practice taking aim and firing at my target(s). In other words…taking action.
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December 27, 2008
at 5:20 am
Hi,Suzanne, I’m an astrologer and am tickled that your post for today is so “on target” for today’s New Moon in Capricorn–the sign of success and long-term goals. This is a very unusual one involving not just the Sun and Moon but also Mars (the planet of action), Pluto (planet of transformation), Jupiter (growth and expansion), and Mercury (planet of sales and communication). A rare lineup like this one begs to be used productively to clear away limiting beliefs and to magnetize new business.
I’d been blocked on getting my blog moving since September, and the consultation we did last week cleared away all the obstacles and really ingnited a rocket launcher. I’ve been blogging every day about ways to use this unusual astrological condition to have a breakthrough. Readers who are inclined to use astrology and metaphysics for growth and guidance can see the series of articles on this topic on my blog, Skywriter: http://skywriter.wordpress.com. Thanks for getting me moving again, Suzanne! You’re a wonder.
Donna Cunningham
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December 29, 2008
at 7:39 am
Nothing happens until you pull the trigger….. that was the reminder that I needed to get back in gear. Thanks for a great post.
December 27, 2008
at 9:56 am
Donna, I’m SO glad you contacted me and our consultation did the trick! Just further confirmation that sometimes all we need to get going is a little information and guidance. You have great information to share with people, and I’m glad you’re getting it out there now! Blog on!
December 29, 2008
at 10:32 am
Djuana – I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “We teach what we most need to learn”…? Well, let’s just say that happens a lot around here. LOL