Have You Claimed Your Space?

I just came back from a conference in Vancouver and on the evening of the first night during a soiree I had the opportunity to meet Mark Silver. We were having a conversation and he said something that sent chills down my spine. You’d think I’d have these words branded on my brain but I don’t, all I remember is the feeling. It was like I’d been struck by a lightning bolt.

What was this magical sentence?

He said something to the effect of “Claim your space –the world has space for you. You’re allowed to claim your space.”

Now what’s amazing about this is I have a girlfriend who’s been saying the exact same thing to me for years so what’s the difference? Why did that sentence have such an impact on me this time?

Well, I’m ready. I’m ready to claim my space. I’m ready to take a stand. I’m ready to write and share and talk and learn. I’m ready to start the conversation. My hope is that you’ll join me.

I’ve been a blog “lurker” for years now. Always reading but very rarely commenting. To comment just felt so *scary*. What if I offend someone? What if someone thinks my comment is stupid? What if I write something and it sounds dumb? What if… What if…What if….?

So, I’m inviting you to share your thoughts with me. It’s safe here. I promise. If you disagree with something I write, talk to me – tell me what you think. Have a different point of view? Fantastic – comment, I want to know what your thoughts are.
I want you to claim your space too.

So, here are a few questions for you:

• Have you claimed your space in the world?
• If yes, what was hard about doing it? If no, what’s holding you back?

Please comment below, I’d love to get this conversation started.