I am re-reading The Purpose Driven Life and apparently that was a good idea becuase this is my second blog (click here if you missed the first one) about it and I'm only on Day 6! The author asks an interesting question. "How do you see your life? What is your life metaphor?" For example, do you see life as a roller coaster, with lots of ups and downs and twists and turns? Or do you see life as a game or a puzzle?
He explained that however you view your life greatly impacts how you live your life. So, for example, if you see life as a race you are probably constanty blowing and going and need to learn to stop and smell the roses. If you see life as a game of cards, you're likely to feel like you have to play the hand you are dealt.
I realized that I'm not sure what my metaphor is. (Maybe this is why I feel like I'm pulled in all directions like I've explained before!) I have been thinking about it all week.....and after talking with one of my guy friends on the phone, I at least have an idea.....My friend told me that he always loves talking to me because I just make him feel better about everything in his life. That was a compliment that really touched me....because I think that loving people and making a difference in their lives is such an important thing to do.
So, based on that, I tried to come up with my life metaphor. I have an idea....but I'm not sure this is exactly right. I guess maybe I see life a little bit like a triage nurse would a battle field. It sounds strange, I know...but I picture a triage nurse running around through the field trying to help as many people as best she can. I would at least like to think that my life is that way---that as I go through life, I try to meet and befriend and help as many people as I can. The I love the thought of viewing life as a chance to make a difference in the life of someone else, a chance to be kind and loving and friendly....a chance to do something to bandage a wound or fill a need.
I'd LOVE to know... What is your life metaphor?
I really want to hear your thoughts on this. So.....I'm tying it into my GIVEAWAY for November.....you coud win a pumpkin spice scented candle. I will select the winner by random drawing.
You have two ways to enter.
1. Comment either on this blog, or on my facebook post of this blog and tell me your life metaphor.
2. If you become a follower of my blog (you can see instructions here) I will give you 5 (yes.....I said FIVE) entries! Can you tell I really want to increase my number of official followers?
We'll leave this contest open for 3 days (because The Bride almost went crazy when it was a whole week last time), so get your entries in by 9:00 pm this Thursday (November 5, 2010)!
I will announce the winner on Friday....good luck and I can't wait to read your comments!
7 comments:
Thinking about it - I would say that I view my life as climbing up stair cases (with the occasional fall down or trip). I like striving towards something and I am always trying to keep moving up. Occasionally, I slip and fall, but I like to get back up and keep going. Of course for me my stair case is not complete with others. I sometimes need them to give me a push or a supportive arm and at other times I am able to assist them in walking up with me.
I think my life metaphor would have to be cultivation. Of course I would have to pick something with an Ag. theme! I think cultivation fits because as a teacher I plant seeds in my students and do my best to nurture them with a hopeful heart of eventual harvest. In some instances I will reap the benefits of the harvest, but in most cases someone else will enjoy them. In life, I try to continue to grow through life experiences, lessons learned and continually education. I won't see a harvest without work and dedication to my crop. (Can you tell we had Creed practice after school?) lol. Great blog!
Thanks, girls for the comments and for becoming followers!! Codi--I SO was trying to figure out either an ag-related or football related metaphor and I failed! But I love your idea....and yes....it is very FFA Creed-y of you!
Hmmm... this one was tough. I could think of a few depending on the time in my life or my perspective of the day, but the truth is I see it as a hourglass filled with sand. Sometimes this is good as it reminds me that we only have a short time on this earth and we need to make it count. Sometimes this is bad as it makes me rush through life a little too fast worried I'll miss something. Overall, I'm hoping it evens out to a positive metaphor!
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