Warm Greetings, from WordFire

What a great pod!  I'm so glad to have stumbled upon it via Clovis' blog, and now to be able to check out the vision force course!

A couple weeks ago, I a wrote an open letter to visionaries, and only because of its relevance am I cross-posting it here from my July 25th blog:

An Open Letter to Visionaries

“Today's oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.” (Author unkown)

Anyone who has ever accomplished anything of importance - especially to the benefit of others - has had to endure being misunderstood by those who just couldn't get it.

There are some people who are actually driven by something much greater than self-absorption. These people have an Urge on the inside of them that haunts and compels them to make their Urge a reality. If you live with that incessant inner-pull, then this letter is for you. And if you're someone who feels utterly pleased, or bored, with your life, and you have no idea of the Urge and Pull that I'm talking about… well, maybe you know a person like this. In which case, this letter will help you better understand and support the Visionary who is in your life.

So, at superficial glance, Dear Visionary, people may mistake you for a malcontent; as you're always tinkering, exploring, creating and insisting upon the improvement of things. But that's only because you so clearly see what can be. And you've accepted your participatory role in ushering in that possibility. You've taken responsibility for bringing it forth. And that really is the most important thing. Bringing it forth.

Whether you are an activist, artist, dreamer, entrepreneur, idealist, inventor, progressive parent, scholar, scientist, social reformer or some other wonderful label not mentioned (in which case, Name Yourself!), you owe it to the world to manifest your Urge. That Urge is not in you merely to disturb your sleep, take your mind captive, or make you appear preoccupied and restless most of the time. That Urge is in you to be developed and brought forth. A segment of the world's population is in dire need of the Thing(s) you are meant to bring forth. And there is a degree of suffering that segment will endure unless and until you finish your Task.

Don't let delays, criticism or alienation discourage you. Accept them as part of the course, and go on.  Persist.  Relentlessly.  If you don't do this, then you and the segment you were born to serve will remain unchanged. The Future, its History, and our Present, will all be a bit handicapped because of your withholding.

If you've been looking or waiting for a Decided Marker - a Sign - to legitimize your commitment to your Urge, receive this letter as that Sign. Receive these words as a big kick from the Universe telling you that NOW is your time. Now is your time to give yourself over to that Inner Task you've been carrying around for years.

Giving yourself over to your Inner Task is not a grand and dramatic gesture. It is, instead, precise and subtle. It is listening like you've never listened before. It is, maybe for the first time in your life, allowing yourself to be guided, taught and ignited by something only you can see. And because only you can see it, only you can validate it. You have to leave the safe shores of external affirmation, and go into the deep waters of self assurance. The only way you can convert your Inner Task into an Outer Contribution is to absolutely believe in its value and worth - perhaps years before anyone else will or can. You have to be confident in a journey that has no map.  But you need no map, because your confidence doesn't come from the paths blazed by others.  It comes from a New Land only seen by you. And you have within you all that you need to take us to that New Land with you. We are ready and waiting. Waiting for you to bring forth your vision.

Re: Warm Greetings, from WordFire

Well said, WordFire! Your manifesto is just crazy enough to succeed :) I share your sentiments and am heartened by these words: first they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. I pray your fiery words will be the spark that will launch a thousand visions toward fulfillment.

Burt

Re: Warm Greetings, from WordFire

Thanks for such a sweet reception, Burt.
And for the reminder that, yes, we (visionaries) do win!

Erika

Re: Warm Greetings, from WordFire

Wordfire!  You rock!  I like your letter… and would like to post it on my VisionForce blog.  Do you mind?

Michael

Re: Warm Greetings, from WordFire

Right back atcha, Michael!

And I'd be honored to have my letter on your VF blog (with a credit to Erika Harris of www.wordfire.net, if you'd be so kind).

Excited to dig in… and stand up,
Erika

Re: Warm Greetings, from WordFire

I am deeply moved by your letter,
My life is now at a different level because of your work Michael.

Vision Force lifts you beyond what you had dreamed of doing and in the process, many look at you and think you are out of your mind.

It is like a transition or the birth of a new baby.
It all starts when the other party is laughing, mocking, calling you names and the rest.
At the end of the first week, they see a difference, they admire and all of a sudden, when you look behind, they want you to tell them more… a baby is born and everyone is happy.
It reveals you to yourself and as you speak, they realise that there is an inner force that guides you… honor-calling you to greatness
From a doer and dreamer to one who lives in the creator zone.
“A master knows he has not learnt anything until what he has learnt has changed his way of thing, perspective and entire life.”

Re: Warm Greetings, from WordFire

Brilliant.

Re: Warm Greetings, from WordFire

“Anyone who has ever accomplished anything of importance - especially to the benefit of others - has had to endure being misunderstood by those who just couldn't get it.”

the first sentence alone packs a power punch! how true. thanks for posting this!

Re: Warm Greetings, from WordFire

Clovis, Brian and ~C4Chaos —> (((Mmmpppwwwaaaa)))
3 kisses for 3 of my favorite visionaries here!!!

Re: Warm Greetings, from WordFire

Your best Encouragement blog yet! :o)  I missed this one on your regular blog somehow (so many friends that there are too many blogs each day to see them all).  Is it on wordfire.net too?  I don't get eMail notifications when new messages are posted. :o(  should I?

P.S.  Warm Greetings should read Hot Greetings from WordFire;
i.e. you are not
WordSmolderingFireThat'sBeenPutOut or
WordWoolMittens or
WordWrappedInABlanket or
WordCurledUpNextToAFirePlace
;oP

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Re: Warm Greetings, from WordFire

OoooKkkkkaaayyyyy, Greetings One & all, Will Feathers at your service, citizen of the  universe,
player of Flutes, beater of drums, carrier of messages, ancient of days………Practitioner of Falun Gong. (www.falundafa.org, NOT a religion, but a way of life)………………………………..
Wordfire has pushed Buttons! The doors that have been opened by those buttons may not ,be found to agree with most peoples's comfort zones, But my understanding is that we are not here to be COMFORTABLE. not at all. Our search for material comforts has bought us to the verge of destruction! Our pursuit of an easy life,has poisoned our environment, and is killing our mother. Some 30 years ago now, a very powerful message was given to me, it came from both within & without at the same moment, from the Heart,……….. & from a Star, that had been persistently drawing my attention. a Very Bright Star. The message was,and still is, “YOUR PLANET IS DYING,YOU MUST ALL GO HOME” This message has dominated my life, I have seen no future,so I have planned for none, (On this earth) I have watched the environment collapse year by year, I have heard the cry, “We'll be able to live on the stars!” who is “we? ” You and I are expendable, we will not be invited onto this spaceship which will carry test tubes only, if it ever gets off at all.In 1992 a way was offered for the first time ever to the public for free,a way in and a way out. This way is free for all, there is not cost, no outside committments, it is self help, It is a discipline and takes perseverance, but it IS the Way Home. It consists of letting go of attachments, it is freeing oneself from burdens of fear, greed,lust ,want , pride etc etc. It is a way of purification. To my mind, it is no accident that this way has appeared at this time, it is a way of Salvation, and there is little time left. The door is open , free to all, at www.falundafa.org, but no one must ever charge money or accept gifts or donations for helping people to learn this way. The energies must remain pure.
All can be downloaded free of charge, as all comes from the heart (or Heaven if you wish)
I kid you not!
What if every person in the world,counted their Blessings,rather than their wants? What sort of a world would we have?
That is how home is.
Those who do not go within, go without.  ( Buddhist saying)The Door is open……………….
Thak you Clovis for inviting me here, And thank you Wordfire for pushing the buttons. : )
Nothing happens by Accident.

Re: Warm Greetings, from WordFire

Thank YOU WordFire I needed that today and thank you Clovis for inviting me here!!
My name is Gina and I am singer, songwriter and playwright….I am so glad to have found this commuity of incrediblel people..

Blessings Gina
http://www.GinaCitoli.com

Re: Warm Greetings, from WordFire

Yes, this makes sense. But what if your inner, doubtful shadow pipes up, “Ah, yes, your vision, your goal–not everyone else's–each to his own!” What do I do then?

Re: Warm Greetings, from WordFire

One answer for that Dayan: stop and listen to the voice within that is confident. Ignore the doubtful shadow (treat it like an annoyance) and seek the confidence within.  

Re: Warm Greetings, from WordFire

Beautiful, Ken.

And an additional thought, Dayan:  your vision isn't about conversion (of others)… it's about expression (of your Urge, whatever that may be).  Some will gobble it up.  Others may be repulsed.  Either way, who cares?  The important thing isn't whether your ego gets trampled or applauded.  The important thing is that you fully let yourself be you – glorious gifts, and all.

To the inner, doubtful shadow I'd say:  “Why, thank you… for reminding me the importance of tact and consideration… for reminding me to respect the sovereignty of others.  And now that you have served your teaching purpose, you may go in silence.  I've work to do!”

I appreciate your gentleness Dayan.  And the world will, too. 

Re: Warm Greetings, from WordFire

Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for your uplifting words just when I needed, and for the great wisdom you've shared with me. I had not looked at it that way, so caught up was I defending myself from… myself. Thanks to you, Ken, as well for caring and adding your own precious wisdom. You're all greatly appreciated.

Blessings!
Dayan