I really enjoy a good story...we all do. That’s why movies and books and reality TV enthrall us and captivate us. But how many times have we really analyzed our own lives as a story? To take a few minutes and view our lives from 30,000 feet and start to look at the ups and downs as part of our grand, overarching story? If you haven’t, I really want you to take some time to do so.
I think just as much as we want to live a good story, we all want that story to be of some significance. It’s the age-old question: what are we doing here? And the more I take a look at my own life in terms of story, the more I want to take action and have some say as the author of that story.
Who are the characters in your story? What are the rising and falling actions that take place? Where do you want the setting of your story to take place? Guess what? You have so much more control over these factors than you think! You can still write your own story, and it’s never too late for that comeback story or that happy ending.
There will always be conflict in any story...otherwise the resolution sucks. So take that knowledge and accept the setbacks and discouragement as just the means to a great finishing scene,
So...can you do something for me? If you haven’t started viewing this one life that you have as a story of significance, can you take some time this week to put on your lenses of creativity and think about your life in this manner? I think it will make a positive impact. Your story is created to blend with the stories of those you come in contact with as part of a great design. You’re here for a reason...to play your part....I want you to live your story well!
See you tomorrow...all the blessings!
-ABB