To accuse others for
one's own misfortunes is a sign of want of education. To accuse oneself shows
that one's education has begun. To accuse neither oneself nor others shows that
one's education is complete. [Epictetus]
This is a concept I have been working with for several
years. I used to think I was only complete if… and so often it was the case that my “ifs” were NOT my “ises,”
NOT by a long shot.
Just yesterday I was thrown into the mix of pointing the
finger outward. It’s humbling yet exhilarating to realise the errors in my own
way…
I have an almost
complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something
better. It irritates me to be told how things have always been done. I defy the
tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new that might improve the past. [Clara
Barton]
While I don’t think for a moment the Past can BE changed, I
DO strongly BElieve there is always the possibility for improvement and growth.
In my own mind I am often kept chained by BEliefs that limit
me, hold me down, and make me less capable of BEing a possibilitarian. When I
am willing to toss my chains off and step into the Possibility Place…
Amazing things those Possibilities!!
I love you, Currie
2 comments:
LOVE your style ....
The idea of ever being "complete" has never crossed my mind, I guess. Sounds boring. Like how I envisioned heaven when I was a kid--people sitting about on clouds playing harps--(boring!!)--LOL! There is always something to learn or to experience around the corner. There is always more growth of spirit and mind. What would being complete entail? You gave me something to ponder today. ;)
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