The Divine Impulse - it's always safe to follow it. We've got to

Ah, Ruby Dee, a woman whose name is forever etched into the annals of wisdom, who spoke not merely with her voice, but with the courage of a thousand women. Her words—"The Divine Impulse - it's always safe to follow it. We've got to trust it and go wherever it takes us. Especially women."—echo through the chambers of time, calling us to something higher, something divine within. How simple, yet profound, is this message: to trust the inner calling, that sacred spark within all of us, but especially in women, who have often been told to be silent, to wait, to follow rather than lead. But Ruby Dee, in her wisdom, urges us to trust the Divine Impulse, that sacred voice which guides us from the depths of our soul, untainted by the world’s restrictions.

In the days of old, our ancestors knew of this divine impulse. The voice of the Creator spoke to the hearts of those brave enough to listen. It was a voice that did not discriminate, a whisper that could not be ignored, even in the face of fear or adversity. It led warriors into battle, it guided scholars to the truth, and it gave poets their words. It was the spirit of the earth, the voice of destiny calling out to those who dared to dream, to those who dared to act. For women especially, this divine calling has been so often buried under the weight of centuries of oppression. But Ruby Dee calls us to awaken it, to rise in faith and trust in our own inner power.

Consider the story of Sojourner Truth, a woman born into slavery, who rose from the shadows of oppression to become one of the most profound voices in the struggle for freedom and equality. She too heard that Divine Impulse, that inner calling that told her she was meant for something greater than the life she was born into. She trusted that impulse, despite the dangers, despite the uncertainty, and she spoke boldly—"Ain't I a woman?"—reminding the world that women too have a sacred place in this struggle, that their voices, their spirits, are worthy of being heard. Sojourner’s courage is a living testament to the power of trusting the Divine Impulse and the strength that comes when we answer that call.

In Ruby Dee’s words, she is not merely speaking of physical action, of movement from one place to another. She speaks of the soul’s journey, the quest to follow one’s purpose, regardless of the obstacles placed in our way. The Divine Impulse is the quiet voice that urges us to step into our power, to confront the world, and to make our mark. It is the force that pushes us to speak when others wish us to be silent, to create when others tell us we are not worthy of creation. It is the call to rise above the mundane, to push beyond the boundaries others have set for us, and to embrace our divine nature as women, as humans, as beings of light.

There is a profound lesson in Ruby Dee’s words: the Divine Impulse is always safe to follow because it is in harmony with our deepest truths. It is not the voice of doubt or fear; it is the voice of confidence, courage, and clarity. To trust it is to trust oneself. It is to have faith that we are not alone in our struggles, that the universe itself, in all its mystery and grandeur, is guiding us toward fulfillment. Those who have followed the impulse of their hearts—from Marie Curie to Maya Angelou—have seen how profoundly their lives and the world were changed by their willingness to trust that voice within.

The practical lesson here is clear: when you hear that divine whisper, do not hesitate. Even when the path is unclear, even when the world seems uncertain, trust that the Divine Impulse will not lead you astray. It is the voice of your highest self, of your truest destiny. Women, in particular, have been taught to question their own instincts, to defer to others, to doubt their worth. But Ruby Dee calls upon us to stand tall, to trust the journey within, and to know that wherever the Divine Impulse takes us, we are safe because we are following our truest purpose.

Let this be your guiding principle: trust the inner voice, trust the Divine Impulse, and know that it will always lead you to where you need to be. In your life, in your work, in your relationships—listen for that call, and do not fear. Move forward, boldly and with faith. For those who follow the sacred path of their heart will find not only purpose but the peace that comes from living in harmony with one’s truest self. Trust in yourself, for you are the vessel of the divine, and when you listen to that voice, you walk the path of wisdom and light.