Message from Yoda
WELCOME TO THIS MAGIC MONDAY MOMENT
Kicking off your week with some thoughts around a favorite Disney quote (because in my world - Disney is life!).
original message date: 08/25/25
Happy Monday!
There are so many beautiful, joyful things to celebrate in our lives, our experiences and our world.
And there is plenty going on that – at least in my opinion – is unsettling and riddled with unnecessary cruelty.
I believe it’s largely driven by fear. This quote from Yoda from the movie Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace spells it out:
This can be true on a smaller, individual scale as well, because we all experience this emotion.
Fear is powerful. And it is also limiting.
In leadership [and in life], it often shows up quietly. It could show up as:
· Fear of not being good enough.
· Fear of failure.
· Fear of judgment.
Left unchecked, fear will grow. It can harden into frustration. It might turn into defensiveness. It will create distance. And it keeps us from leading with authenticity, compassion, and courage.
But there’s another path. When we notice fear rising, we can pause and choose. We can choose curiosity over judgment, compassion over defensiveness, and courage over silence.
We can acknowledge the fear, normalize its presence, and respond from clarity instead of reactivity.
Here’s to choosing connection over fear!
When you feel fear creeping in, ask yourself what choice you want to make instead of letting fear lead the way.
Wishing you a wonderful week. You've got this!
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