When we go to an event and aren’t performing, we sit on the sidelines. It’s fun to be observers of things we enjoy and sitting on the sidelines watching can be gratifying and exciting. In our lives we have countless opportunities to join into different activities and decisions. Sometimes we may sit back and watch as things progress but other times it’s important to be involved. If we are unsure about what will happen or feel concerned about the outcome, we may decide to sit it out, simply choosing to wait and see what happens. For some situations that may work but if we don’t participate and our voice isn’t heard we will have no influence over what comes. If the issue is very important to us, stepping back and letting things simply roll out as they will may not bring us the results we’re hoping for. We know what we want and the only way to ensure the road goes to the destination we desire is to be involved. The sidelines are great when the show doesn’t involve us but in our personal lives, allowing others to make decisions that impact us and not speaking up will never take us where we want to go. We are wise enough to know the way forward, and strong enough to do what it takes to get there. Our lives belong to us and allowing someone else to decide what they’ll look like will never bring us happiness. We know what we want and what we need, and have all the power and control necessary to make it happen.
When we have someone in our lives who has a forceful and strong personality and they disagree with the decisions we make we may find ourselves acquiescing to their opinions even we want to do something else. It may seem easier just to agree with them than try to make them understand our point of view. The first time it may seem like no big deal, and then the second time comes, and then the third and before we know it we may find we’re in a pattern of doing everything they suggest without questioning. Even if someone strongly disagrees with us, we can do things our way. We don’t have to explain our point of view, we don’t need permission, and everyone doesn’t have to agree. We know who we are and what we want, and we can forge our own path regardless of the opinions of others.
Sitting on the sidelines when there are complex issues to solve may be easier than getting involved and being part of the decisions going forward. If we don’t voice our opinion, nobody can disagree. If we don’t give a suggestion, nobody can ignore it. But everyone has something to share and we all have a perspective with valuable insights. The way we see things is unique and worthwhile, and sharing it with others will bring us great growth and satisfaction. We are powerful and wise, and the world needs our input. We are brave enough to join in, speak our minds, and share in the experience.
Today if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines and not joining in with the issues around you, speak up. You insights are unique and your opinion is valuable. Be confident. You can change the world by sharing who you are. You have so much to offer and we all need to hear your perspective.
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