A friend of the family helped our son David make a home-made pinata for his birthday party, which worked spectacularly well. Because of time constraints (they made it the day before the party!) it was less sturdy than some pinata’s I’ve known, only two layers of newsprint before the colorful paper on the outside.
This pinata had to face the awesome power of about 25 6 year-olds each taking a whack at it. Since it only had a couple of layers, instead of cracking it dented. Dented! The consequence was that it lasted far longer than it would have if it cracked, and nearly every kid got a turn before it burst open spectacularly, spilling little chocolate coins and ninja figurines everywhere.
Things done quickly can have surprising strength and resilience. I pushed a client to write something quickly, from the gut, and it had far more impact and resonance with his audience than other writing done more cautiously and slowly.
Not to say that care and craftsmanship isn’t important- it can be critically important. But when you are trying something new, sometimes it’s better to just get it out there.
This seems to be in tension with the message that Yollana gives us about the mango tree. But the real message isn’t to go fast or slow, but to go with the Divine timing that is presented. And what’s most helpful with that Divine timing?
The real message isn’t to go fast or slow, but to go with
the Divine timing that is presented. (click to Tweet)
For me, it’s to have some help along the way. We had a spectacular crew of friends come together to make the birthday weekend happen with real beauty. If it was just our little nuclear family, it would’ve been more exhausting, less fun, and I doubt whether the pinata would’ve gotten made.
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Now, take a look at Yollana’s video, where she is standing way up in a mango tree. I’ve never seen a mango tree, much less been in one.
What do you see in yourself around getting help and Divine timing?
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I love the light-heartedness with which you deliver this message Yollana. I’ve never seen such little mangoes. They are so sweet.
Thank you Juliet!
How fun, Yollana, up a tree.The little green mango is so cute. Great message. Thank you x
Kate… It was SO fun to create this video… the funnest I have made so far 🙂
This video brought tears to my eyes. I think it’s because Yollana so sweetly and gently put words to exactly how I’ve been feeling. Super sensitive around where I am now and where I’m going. I “should” know but right now I’m stumped (BTW-auto correct kept trying to make “stumped” into “stupid” which is how is feel. As if after all this time, I should have it together.
Thank you for sharing this vulnerability, Casey. Isn’t it radical to question the “shoulds” and consider that perhaps you are just as and where you are meant to be? Much love and gentleness to you as you explore this…
It is a continual practice for me – to get out of “the shoulds” and just be in the moment, trusting the journey.
One of the other gifts of Yollana’s message for me was that the little mangos need the help of the tree and it’s roots, to grow from “little and green” into sweet, ripe mangoes ready for the world. It’s totally acceptable for nature to rely on help. Why do we resist it so?
Yes! I love this extension of the metaphor Lisa. So glad you shared it here.
Beautiful video! Lovely to see you, Yollana! Thank you for bringing us back to our hearts in such a delightful way! This is perfect for me as I am in some sort of transition from a 9-month sabbatical to I-don’t-yet-know-what. For now, probably an extension of the sabbatical at least, while I listen more and more to my heart and let that sweet little green mango grow and ripen.
Siddheswari… Enjoy this deep dance with the Divine Mystery, hey? … Until it births new purpose…
Simple, gentle, but oh so profound. A real gift Yollana. Thanks
This is a fantastic insight: it’s okay to be little and green.
Thinking of myself as a little, green promise helps tremendously in not taking myself so seriously– even though I do serious work all the time.
Thank you, Yollana!
Thank you, Yollana – just what I needed to view today. In my business this week I’ve experienced something of a “I threw a party and nobody came!” feeling — which is not true at all. I’ve been trying to recenter, to celebrate what IS happening, and to recognize that next time I do this again, it will almost certainly be a riper mango. So, lovely — I celebrate the little green promises that dangle in my business right now!
Thanks so much Yollana, and perfect timing for me to hear. I have certainly been feeling vulnerable about asking for help, and even though I had the awareness that I have come a long way, and should not really expect myself to be other than where I am, your beautifully inspired video gave me a wonderful gift of clarity, I am a little green mango of promise unfolding!!! Blessings……………Lisa