Perspective comes with age. You see the world differently and you see yourself differently. If you’re honest (and wise), you take inventory of yourself. You know your strengths, you accept your weaknesses, and you appreciate every opportunity to learn and grow. These opportunities can be challenging. Most of us don’t want to face the fact that something about us is not quite up to snuff. But it’s just this facing (and doing something about it!) that puts us on the path to more. More love, more compassion, more impact, and more beautiful fruit in our lives.
For my inventory, I use the Word. A high standard, for sure, but I take comfort in its unchangeable truth. It recently opened my eyes to something I need to improve. [Funny how you can live so many years and not see the plank in your eye that has likely always been visible to others!]. Still, change is daunting. I’ve been ME for a lot of years! But, I need to change, I can change, and I will change! In truth, I am grateful for this opportunity to become more like the Word I aspire to live. I am in pursuit of more.
So, I challenge you. Take inventory. Find the thing that’s a nuisance, a hindrance, or a hurdle. Then, do what’s necessary to make the change!