September 30th, 2008 • 08:09
What's going right?
Early this morning the Illuminated Mind blog gave me food for thought to contemplate throughout this grey and drizzly day. On a day in which the world’s stock markets continue to plummet a brilliant question was posed:
What is right in your life?
It’s a common theme of this and many other blogs – and probably in the flavour of our age – to identify problems and propose solutions. For a moment however, step back appraise your life with and honest appreciation of what is right. What is right, and good and pleasing to you.
What is right in my life?
- I have started writing again, and that makes my soul smile. I quit blogging back in ’04, and have missed the clarity, education and self-discovery that accompanies the simple act of penning my thoughts.
- I am glad that I owe little. My independence has taken me down several dark, uncharted paths, and I am pleased that I have been lucky enough to learn from my journeys while always seeming stumble back into the light. I’m glad that those whom I do owe, are those people for whom the mere suggestion of repayment would be an insult.
- On balance, my life feels right at the moment. Since the beginning of the year, in particular, I’ve gradually regained a certain equilibrium, by reducing my sense of regret and increasing my sense of ambition; pressing forward with focus.
To be fair, it isn’t down to me alone. I’ve been reading several blogs (amongst others); watching the West Wing (finally); and reading books like a madman. In fact, if there is one thing that inspired this trajectory – it is an amazing novel: “The Road”, by Cormac McCarthy.
While banks crash and short days beckon, I enjoy my life and liberty. That’s right.
How about you? What is right in your life?
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Oct 8th 2008 • 10:10
by Michele
Nice post. My natural tendencies are always to analyse what’s wrong, what I can improve and the mistakes I’ve made. Not sure if this is down to cultural reasons but I’ve always felt that we’re actually encouraged to focus on our faults in a bid for self improvement. I very rarely look at what’s right. Glad I read your post, it made me step back and take stock of my achievements. I’m feeling very proud right now…
Oct 5th 2008 • 12:10
by Peter
Yes we do. Finding the right balance is a tricky thing.
Oct 1st 2008 • 06:10
by Shamelle - TheEnhanceLife
Yes, its a good “project”. We often look at “what doesn’t work” in our lives.. far too much