I have written a lot about clarity, but obscurity is important too—one of life’s paradoxes. Perhaps there is value in not being able to see too far into the distance. The less we know, the less we are able to take for granted, and the less likely we are to fall asleep at the helm, so-to-speak.
To the degree that complacency is minimized, our lives take on a heightened awareness. So, although we may not be able to see exactly where we are headed, our increased sensitivity can act as a compass of sorts.
The whole notion that we should be in control of our lives I find a little problematic anyway. This is one reason why I don’t make New Year’s resolutions.
I don’t think our job is to create ever more rigid mental and emotional structures within which to confine and torture ourselves—think about all the questionable social and cultural baggage that entails.
So, lose weight if you want to, but make it a positive, fun, creative experience. Don’t beat yourself up over it. Perfect is who you already are, not who someone else says you should be.
Remember: think opportunity, not obstacle! What kind of experience do you want to have? Maybe dance lessons are in order …
Try this: imagine life as a river. We need to let the river happen, it happens anyway. Our only job is to navigate the currents the best we are able, and for this we need to be awake, aware, fit and focused — panic, try and control every variable and you are sunk. Give up, do nothing and you are sunk.
Educate yourself, make a few judicious corrective strokes here and there, and you’re on your way!
Life needs to be handled with care, skill and a positive attitude. Thoughtfully observe and make note of what you observe. Then move out into the gorgeously obscure and navigate it with as much intelligence, enthusiasm and heart as you can muster!
And remember this little gem:
“Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.” - Zig Ziglar
Happy New Year!
