Coming Out Better Because of This Pandemic
I am so excited about you! There is just so much going on and it appears, life as we know it has changed indefinitely. I am not sure if the Earth is mad or if God is mad... or maybe it's nothing like that at all. But the world does appear to be a bit off of its axis. Having said that, I have managed to find solace in what appears to be a new normal and wondering if you have managed to do the same...
Introspection is normal practice for me, but it has been magnified since this paradigm shift has occurred. The difference in this time of quarantine, is that revelation, creativity, and execution of necessary steps to adapt, adjust, and yes, to have some sense of control of my own destiny or at least my own destination has become pronounced. One thing that has been birthed out of this season of "things being out of our control" is the urgency to change the things which are within my control. This pandemic has pulled back the cover on the things, rightly or wrongly that need 'fixin' in my life. But it simultaneously propelled a sense of urgency to maximize on gifts, talents, creative ideas, i.e. writing books as if my life depends on it ... because oddly it feels that my life depends on it. Writing, for me, seems to be a way to deprive mortality of its legitimacy. So, one of the unintended consequences of this pandemic is, though it has forced itself on me, and all of us alike, it has also squeezed the me out of me -- it has forced me to look at myself and make honest assessments, some good - some not so good and to move forward accordingly and to do the work. Consequently, life now, seems to be shorter than I anticipated, therefore compelling me to choose wisely, love harder, and to say so louder and more often. And in a serendipitous kind of way, I have discovered that gifts are better when I am intentional about giving them away.
I have determined to come out on the other side of this pandemic stronger, wiser, more resourceful, much more prudent, and even fiscally smarter. What about you -- what has this new normal brought out of you?
I can't wait to hear from you!
#ABetterYouIsABetterMe
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Introspection is normal practice for me, but it has been magnified since this paradigm shift has occurred. The difference in this time of quarantine, is that revelation, creativity, and execution of necessary steps to adapt, adjust, and yes, to have some sense of control of my own destiny or at least my own destination has become pronounced. One thing that has been birthed out of this season of "things being out of our control" is the urgency to change the things which are within my control. This pandemic has pulled back the cover on the things, rightly or wrongly that need 'fixin' in my life. But it simultaneously propelled a sense of urgency to maximize on gifts, talents, creative ideas, i.e. writing books as if my life depends on it ... because oddly it feels that my life depends on it. Writing, for me, seems to be a way to deprive mortality of its legitimacy. So, one of the unintended consequences of this pandemic is, though it has forced itself on me, and all of us alike, it has also squeezed the me out of me -- it has forced me to look at myself and make honest assessments, some good - some not so good and to move forward accordingly and to do the work. Consequently, life now, seems to be shorter than I anticipated, therefore compelling me to choose wisely, love harder, and to say so louder and more often. And in a serendipitous kind of way, I have discovered that gifts are better when I am intentional about giving them away.
I have determined to come out on the other side of this pandemic stronger, wiser, more resourceful, much more prudent, and even fiscally smarter. What about you -- what has this new normal brought out of you?
I can't wait to hear from you!
#ABetterYouIsABetterMe
bestselfcys.com
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