Don't Let Fear Hold You Back
Ask Yourself: What Would Xena Do?
Ask Yourself: What Would Xena Do?
What would Xena do? I saw this on a bumper sticker a few years ago when I was in the process of making yet another move and major change in my life. It was perfect timing. For those readers who are not familiar with Xena: Warrior Princess, the television series (1995-2001) was an historical fantasy set in ancient Greece. The main character Xena played by Lucy Lawless is a "reformed warlord on a quest to redeem her past sins." She is strong, confident, brave and fiercely beautiful.
I must admit that I have never actually watched a full episode, however, I was aware of the show and it's cult status popularity. Xena had become a synonym for tough, warrior-like women. In 1999 when I lived in Homer, Alaska, my neighbors had the most wonderfully feisty little female cat named Xena who visited me often and displayed fearless confidence. Or maybe I just thought she did because of her name.
So, when I saw this bumper sticker I had one of those aha moments and was suffused with the delighted realization that we can all have our own version of our inner Xena: Warrior Princess (or Prince) to call on in times requiring our bravest, most courageous self. Like times when we need to get unstuck; or times when we need the courage to take a risk and start our own business; or times when we have reached a major crossroads in life and must make a decision or reach out for help on how to proceed. What character represents your bravest, most audacious self? Who would you like to call on to come to your rescue?
Hey, I tried this and it worked for me. In a moment of insanity, I agreed to speak in front of a fairly large group. I was trying hard to think of a way to get out of it because just the thought of public speaking had always turned me to a quivering bowl of jello. Somehow it popped into my head to ask myself what would my warrior princess do? She wouldn't wimp out; she would step up to the task and do it well. So that is exactly what I did.
I must admit that I have never actually watched a full episode, however, I was aware of the show and it's cult status popularity. Xena had become a synonym for tough, warrior-like women. In 1999 when I lived in Homer, Alaska, my neighbors had the most wonderfully feisty little female cat named Xena who visited me often and displayed fearless confidence. Or maybe I just thought she did because of her name.
So, when I saw this bumper sticker I had one of those aha moments and was suffused with the delighted realization that we can all have our own version of our inner Xena: Warrior Princess (or Prince) to call on in times requiring our bravest, most courageous self. Like times when we need to get unstuck; or times when we need the courage to take a risk and start our own business; or times when we have reached a major crossroads in life and must make a decision or reach out for help on how to proceed. What character represents your bravest, most audacious self? Who would you like to call on to come to your rescue?
Hey, I tried this and it worked for me. In a moment of insanity, I agreed to speak in front of a fairly large group. I was trying hard to think of a way to get out of it because just the thought of public speaking had always turned me to a quivering bowl of jello. Somehow it popped into my head to ask myself what would my warrior princess do? She wouldn't wimp out; she would step up to the task and do it well. So that is exactly what I did.
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