Today is Inauguration Day. The word “inauguration” means a ceremony to mark the start of something. In my life, I have family and friends whose views would span all areas of the political spectrum, although most of “my people” would land as dots, around the center spot, from what I can tell. I steer clear of political talk, as much as I can. Still, I’ve always prided myself in being open-minded. I like to get to know all different kinds of people. People are way too complicated to pigeon-hole. The older I get, the less I like labels and definitions. I am more attracted to sensations and nuances and the stories behind the stories. I like movement versus stagnation.
If I wanted to personalize Inauguration Day, what would I like to do, to mark the start of, in my own life? What parts of my life would I choose to continue with and to grow and to nurture, and what in my life has given me its lesson, and is ready to be let go? What would a new governing body look like in my own personal life? Things to ponder to make Inauguration Day, a way to help me “to be the change I want to see” (Gandi):
You are the CEO of your own life. Hire, fire and promote accordingly. (Think Smarter)
Drama does not just walk into your life. Either you create it, invite it, or associate with it.
You can’t have change without loss.
Be a good person, but don’t waste your time proving it. (u. fo)
Real growth starts when you are tired of your own shit. (F of F)
Any concern too small to be turned into a prayer, is too small to be made into a burden. (Corrie Ten Boom)
A mistake repeated more than once, is a decision.
A deadline causes stress, a purpose causes motivation. (Holiday Mathis)
A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.
How your life feels, is more important than how it looks. (Think Smarter)
Your direction is more important than your speed.
Your mind is a beautiful servant, but a dangerous master.
Please understand this: Bad chapters can still create great stories. Wrong paths can still lead to right places. Failed dreams can still create successful people. Sometimes it takes losing yourself, to find yourself. (Cynthia Thurlow, NP)
*****I apologize, these quotes all came from one of my many inspirational notebooks. When I see something that stirs me, I write it down. I have to get better at writing down who to credit with these beautiful wisdoms that were shared to me, one way or another. I will make that goal of remembering who to credit, part of my inaugural plans.
These are all good starters to contemplate when doing your own personal inauguration ceremony. Please share some of your own helpful “starter wisdoms” in my Comments section. Here’s to new beginnings, at every level of the game!!
Are you passing on love, or are you passing on pain? Heal your pain and pass on love.