Oprah has a column at the end of her magazine where she talks about one thing she knows for sure and I love reading that. I started a daily ritual about five months ago writing down the “One thing I know for sure.” It didn’t matter if it was a frivolous thing or something Zen. The point was to write something down and let myself know that whatever I know, I matter.
Here’s a small sampling of the things I know for sure about me and the world around me.
1. I am a writer.
2. I am a mother, and so much more.
3. I am not, nor will I ever be perfect and that’s okay!
4. I learn something new each day.
5. We aren’t guaranteed a tomorrow or a later in the day.
6. Living in the past is not living.
7. Life is too short not to follow my dreams.
8. I owe it to myself and children to make my dreams come true.
9. Given the chance I will procrastinate.
10. I actually like being with people and making new friends.
The past two weeks have shown me that I know people are basically good and following your instinct is the right thing to do. I know now that I will be starting my literacy and arts program. There is no right or wrong time only the time you’re presently living.
I am in the process of narrowing my focus and getting feedback in my local area. I’ve also gotten in touch with a friend to join me on the journey. She loves kids, art and reading as much as me and if anyone can help me pull this off it’s her.
So today the one thing I know for sure is “There is no right or wrong time only the time you’re presently living.” For whatever you chose to accomplish today.
Until next time good reading, writing and living!
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i think that's a great idea, this writing down what you know.
now i'm going to read. i never get the chance. i procrastinate by fiddlin on the internet, but it doesn't help that pile of TBR. okay. you're making me a better person already.
Thanks! Some would say I'm too busy and I should take a break but I like to keep moving and doing. Linda~
ReplyDeleteSo that's where that originated! No wonder I'm seeing it in so many places. I love the idea of "one thing I know for sure. Sounds like you've really adopted a wonderful aspect to each day by doing this.
ReplyDeleteI did that only one day on my blog:
http://albertaphotography.wordpress.com/2008/11/26/i-am-certain-that/
... but I love that you've adopted it as a ritual.
Diane
Thanks, Diane. I hope to carry it over to my photography and not only write it but photograph, paint or draw it next year.
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