A few years ago, my wife and I heard several teens deliver a Sunday message at their church. Their individual messages struck common chords about compassion, acceptance, and communal growth. One of the young speakers urged the congregants to view life from the perspective that everything is up for revision.
Consider that for a moment. Rather than believing and acting indiscriminately (or perfunctorily) based on “the way we do things around here”, we pause and think critically. We ask ourselves, “How can I appreciate this situation through a different lens?”
Everything. Is. Up. For. Revision.
How we view one another. The way we speak. What we read. Where we worship—and why we worship in the manner we do. Our fitness routine. The lack of a fitness routine. What we eat. Who we socialize with—or do not. Social media connections. Our job trajectory. Financial planning. Sweat equity in our community. Our news sources. How we give back. Our self-talk. What else….?
Considered evaluation can alter, broaden, and strengthen our belief system. We gather evidence and remain vigilant for the need to shift direction.
Examine the Six Fs of your life. Where is revision needed? What small step(s) can you take this week?
Your life. Your choices.
Everything is up for revision.
[Previously published on The Growth and Resilience Network® on August 12, 2018.]
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I invested 33-fulfilling years of my life as a classroom teacher. Starting with 7th-grade students and ending with college students. Along the way, I have written thirteen (published) books, written and recorded two music CDs, have written an upbeat blog since May of 2010, produced a monthly podcast channel (for five years), and created original videos for my YouTube channel (for more than a decade). I have had the pleasure and honor to deliver keynote talks and workshop facilitations in every region of the United States. I recently completed the manuscript for my first novel and am currently seeking representation for that work.
One of my community service activities sees me working with the Baptist Medical Center Beaches Pet Therapy Program. This worthwhile service brings smiles and comfort to staff, patients, and family members.
Why do I do what I do? Conversation (true dialogue) has become a lost art. Collective monologues have taken center stage. Authentic questions about the person in front of us have given way to either diatribes or inarticulate silence. I believe to build community we must have meaningful, at times difficult, and yet respectful conversations about people, places, and purpose. Before we can do that, we must see the person in front of us.
