A few hours ago, while in an email dialogue with Linda Michaels, our eWomen Network Managing Director, about our upcoming event honoring Fearless Women’s Day on August 26th, the doorbell rang and my doggies went crazy. A huge package was waiting for me. Barely able to carry it in the house, I hoisted the long heavy carton on our dining room table and carefully opened it. Inside was another box with the words Mary Ann Halpin Photography and the image of a Sword. Not just an ordinary sword, but one exactly like the Sword of Fearlessness used by all of her clients who appear in her Fearless Women’s books www.maryannhalpin.com.
When I unsheathed my new Sword, I saw the words “Fearless Butterfly Woman” engraved on the blade. Tears welled in my eyes as I lifted it and held it close to my heart. You see, last year had been one of enormous struggle. in which I had to confront my mortality. Towards it’s end, Mary Ann called and asked if I’d be a co-editor and story contributor for her new book: Fearless Woman, Fearless Wisdom. Her request was like a message from the angels. I accepted and now with the book released, all of the 40 women involved have been on a path of honored celebration.
For me, the Sword does not only symbolize Fearlessness, because I don’t know that I am without fear. Matter of fact, I face fear just like so many of us do each and every day. What I do know is that this Sword symbolizes the power of Faith to confront the fears that arise in my life each and every day with courage, love, and determination.
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