The question I was referring to yesterday is from the article, "Could this one simple question be the key to greatness?" by Russell Bishop . . .
What could I do that would make a difference in my life that requires no one's permission other than my own?
This seemed a bit tough at first. It would really, really make a difference if I could work near a window, but I can't just decide to move into one of the empty offices (although my therapist tells me that I should). It would really make a difference if I could practice law again; unable to practice in my area quite yet without a partner, I need someone to agree to take me on. It would really make a difference if I could pick a space for The Franchise and someone would give it to me, but that requires a landlord. Well, you get the picture. This all seemed a bit hopeless at first.
But then it became easy. And downright fun.
I don't have a window, but I can skip the Starbucks and put fresh flowers on my desk every week. With January's first paycheck - hello Jonathan Adler vase. And I can choose to run outside at lunch time. I don't just get light, I get fit. I can harass my headhunter. I have the power to do that. (I note that she has the power not to respond, but I'm working on that. Squeaky wheel thing and all.) And I have the power to look for another space for The Franchise other than the malls, and find a broker that knows what she's doing.
It's actually inspiring to think about how much control you do have. As the article went on to provide, even if you can't control the event, you can control your reaction to the event. That you have control of your reactions isn't an original idea, of course. But sometimes you need reminding of it. Consider yourself reminded.
What about you - what is a situation in your life that has been imposed and what can you do to make the best of it? An interesting question, no?
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Love this. Thanks for posting. I love the empowerment you feel once you realize you have more control that you think.
ReplyDeleteWell done on the flowers idea and getting outside at lunch. I'm a firm believer in buying myself fresh flowers consistently. I don't need anyone to buy them for me.
Obvs, my situation is my crappy ass health. I do everything in my power every day to make the best of it. Most days it works. Other days I just look forward to a new day.
XO Merry Merry.
PS- H wants to hang out with M. They probably should meet a few more times before they get married and become an intellectual power couple.