What if?

There is a voice inside of all of us, with a tone so familiar, so seductive, we can't help but listen. When the voice speaks, we listen. We lean in close and tilt our head at the perfect angle, so we don't miss a single syllable and listen. When the voice speaks from the pulpit of our heart, we listen,

What if I give up all that great food and still gain weight? What if I loose my job? What if my kids hate me when they are grown? What if the food I am eating gives me food poisoning? What if a stranger comes into the house and the dog doesn't bark to let me know? What if there is fire? What if my car breaks down? What if I'm forgetting something important? What if I can't see the hurt and people think I don't care? What if people are laughing at me?

The voice is so clever. So creative. So, exacting to hit right where I am exposed. How could we not listen?

The truth is that voice is us. It is that part of me that reminds me to grab an umbrella when it might rain or fill up on gas when the car is low, it has just gone a little haywire. So, if that voice is me, than the "what ifs" are mine too. Are tired of the fruitless what if? I am. So, it is time to change the script. It is time to consider the what ifs you want to be asked. Time to ask the what ifs that move us from hiding and sheltering, to reaching out and growing.

What if today is the day your boss is looking to reward you? What if today was the day your body would find that comfortable healthy balance between food and exercise? What if today is the day you, and only you, can fill the needs of your closest friend? What if you were suddenly going to find a reservoir of strength, hope, money? What if you could do what you loved, everyday? What if your friends admired you, cherished every minute they had to be with you? What if today was your day to be a hero? To save the day? To amaze? To bring tears of joy to someone?