What’s on Your Book Shelf?
One of my friends left me a lovely message in response to a post I wrote. “Laurie, you must read a lot or really have a grip on life…”
Yes, I do read. At any given time I could pick up the Bible, or a beloved Morning Affirmations excerpt; text written on the abundance available to all or delve into my spiritual being. Then I may read a few chapters on life and success strategies. I read to examine myself, to find within what I’ve forgotten.
I’ve always loved to read yet confess my literary bent was always in fiction. I lived and read about others imaginative characters and lives.
Ah, the adage of age, circumstance and where I am in life comes blazing to the front of my thoughts – My discontent led me to pick up books written by those who have done what I now dream.
To me, it’ all part of my critical thinking to ask what’s next, what more is there, what else.
I now desire to awaken from the hypnotic stupor I unknowingly allowed myself to be entrapped. The social norm, the status quo no longer is acceptable.
I read from those who’ve awakened themselves and now pave the way to my enlightenment. A dear friend of mine spoke of this journey recently at a gathering of other like minded souls. She attributed her success to being a “world class follower.” I wholeheartedly agree since I began my journey of growth. The very leaders I admire have broken down the barriers and I can follow them through the opening.
It doesn’t matter if my attempts at first seem clumsy and awkward; after all it took years of indifference to get me here. I get impatient and anxious at times with myself when I fall back into old habits. Nonetheless, I’m moving forward, shedding the weight and layers of conditioned thoughts and coming up with a few new thoughts of my own.
I hope all of You reading this find Your leaders to follow until the day comes when You turn around and realize others are now following You. Life is like an echo, what one person sends out to the world echoes in the heart and mind of another then comes back enriched to the giver.
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