It's that time of year again; actually depending on your calendar I could be considered late.
I've been puzzling over the guiding "word" for this next year. The truth of the Word, is in it's function as a tool. Compass, measuring stick, hammer.
I finally realised this year, I want a question:
"Who would I be, if I weren't who I am?"
I'm not talking about delving as deep as Byron Katie. But We've all been guilty of this in one form or another. "That's not my style; I wouldn't do That; Where would I wear it?; I don't deserve; I always; I'm not that type of person." Or heard it from another "You'll never...; She'd never...; Mom wouldn't..."
What if I weren't that woman? After all, I'm not who I was at 10, 20, 30, or 40. All those phases seem as though they involved specific persona, this time I think I'll take charge of shaping that persona a little more.
The next year is going to be rough for TAO and I anyway. There will be some shakeups, changes, challenges...more than the standard-dealing-with-life-stuff. Things we've been working toward for 10 years are getting ready to happen in the next coupla; so while we're dealing with all of that, what's a little seasoning shook in?
Perhaps the candy sprinkles that will carry us through. (that and our vacation in 107 days of course.)
1 comment:
Oh this is neat! I like the idea of a question. I've been pondering my guiding word pretty heavily lately too. I never considered a question - that's good. I like yours.
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