In the three years of the Spanish Inquisition, nine million women were killed for being witches.  Nine million!  These were women who were generally sought out for their healing, counseling and midwifery skills.  Women who were using their gifts and helping others.  Can you imagine the lessons that women for generations taught their daughters about NOT showing their skills?  It makes perfect sense to me that somehow this real fear has been translated into so many unconscious fears that exist today and prevent women from taking risks and following their path.

I’ve been working lately with entrepreneurs who come from life conditions so much more difficult than mine and yet they are willing to take the risks to move their life forward.  They are a reminder to me that my biggest obstacle is between my ears.  Perhaps I have latent fears passed down from generations rolling around in there.  Perhaps I have merely morphed situations into something much bigger and scarier than they really are or need to be.  But looking at what can be accomplished in spite of fears, real or imagined, with an attitude of trust and conviction and a focused grasp on your purpose is truly an inspiration to me.  What a blessing to be able to witness the strength of the internal spirit!