George Washington once said we should “Labor to keep alive in your chest that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.”
For most purposes, the world will call today the last workday of the year.
But I’m hearing 2013 whistle at us to come on, keep going, and water and grow what was sown in 2012.
Open your chest and put another log on the fire.
#LTMP
Michelangelo once noted about his David masterpiece saying, “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.”
For many, our days are nothing more than a big marble block…heavy, burdensome, or simply a rock that weighs one down or must be climbed over.
I’m calling you out and asking you to find the angel in your Monday marble.
See him. What was seen as weight is now viewed as opportunity.
Listen to him. He beckons action.
Chip. Hammer. Chip. Hammer. Set him free.
May the Muse this day give us eyes to see the hidden and maybe even shy, but pleading angels in our marble blocks.
Their (angel) freedom is your fulfillment.
“How many of my work days would I want to DVR?”
“Why am I here?”
“What’s my music?”
“What do I hear when I look at the clouds?”
“What do I see when I look out on the ocean?”
“What creates the space for you to pursue your passions and find inspiration?”
I was asked these questions yesterday by a mentor of mine…and the clarity on the other side of these questions was earth-shattering.
R.W. Emerson once said, “The world makes way for the man who knows where he is going.”
Before 12/31/12 ask these questions, pause, and stretch for these answers. Rest assured 2013 will welcome with you with a smile and open arms.
Attract.
Move humanity forward.
Serve
May the Muse shine its light on these 3 opportunities for you today. #LTMP
Create a product. Shift. Create art.
Compete. Shift. Dominate.
Manage. Shift. Lead.
Read the news. Shift. Be the news.
Wish. Shift. Will.
Sell. Shift. Serve.
Make noise. Shift. Make music.
The fortune, fun, and fulfillment is found in the shift.
Ashton.Gustafson 