My boss sent me this poem about a year ago and I have it just written on a piece of paper. So in order to get it to a place where I can find it when I need it, and of course, to share it with you I decided I should post it here. A good way to start thinking about the new year ahead...
Anything you do
from the soulful self
will help lighten
the burdens of the world.
Anything.
You have no idea what the
smallest word,
the tiniest generosity
can cause to be set in motion.
Be outrageous in forgiving.
Be dramatic in reconciling.
Be off the charts in kindness.
In whatever you are called to,
strive to be devoted to it
in all aspects large and small.
Fall short? Try again.
Mastery is in increments, not in
leaps.
Be brave, be fierce, be visionary.
Mend the parts of the world
that are "within your reach."
To live this way is the most
dramatic gift you can
ever give to the world.
Consider yourselves assigned.
~Clarissa Pinkola Estes
In the spirit of de-lurking...
Thanks so much for posting this poem. I love the way the message is delivered. Very refreshing. Happy 2007.
:)
Posted by: Dawn Alice Rogers | January 09, 2007 at 07:08 AM