Sameness can be a lonely place or a bustling venue. Our daily lives generally are full of systems and things to do. What one person may feel is a schedule of productivity may look like unwelcome tasks to another. One of the best aspects of choice is that it is flexible. What one person may choose to be the best solution for them is probably not the best solution for someone else. Our view of the world is determined by the experiences we have had and the result of the decisions we made. Events in the world that are unplanned generally catch us off guard and often provide us with the truest snapshot of our reactions. Differences can divide us and we like to be all matchy-matchy with our group, so if we respond differently from those around us we sometimes squelch authentic feelings. There is no reason to believe anyone has all the answers.
Pivotal events can force us to make changes. We may not even be aware of the sameness of our lives until drama enters it and throws the regular schedule off course. It’s not even that the routine was great, but it was ours. Feeling unsure creates a lack of confidence and sows the seeds of self-doubt. How could something be so right one week and completely wrong the next? Pulling our reactions out of context and examining them helps to understand where the real truth lies. Examining our thoughts closely allows the chance to gauge whether some of their truth may have worn off from constant use.
Purpose is a choice. Purpose can be a short-term project. Purpose can last for a month. You can try on multiple purposes. You can adapt purpose. Purpose does not start in hardened concrete and often feels better when it is molded to the wearer. It suits your unique point of view. It should not create an immediate sense of sameness. It may provide moments of sparkle and wonder. Follow those thoughts to see where they lead. The secondary effect of changing times is the opportunity to start over in ways. You don’t even have to wait for the most opportune time for it is right in front of you. It is calling out your name and when you turn away, you eventually feel the disappointment. It does not hurt to try. It sometimes hurts not to try.
What purpose can you check out while no one is looking? How can you add a new wrinkle to your existing purpose to increase its value? What kind of sign are you waiting for?
