Open Letter to Marc Maron, Day 24 (questions, questions, questions)
So in addition to asking myself what I would do if I stopped focusing so intently (and unhealthily) on what other people do, I’ve got to ask myself what opportunities—for relationship, for healing, for grace, for favor—am I missing because I’m looking at situations through twin lenses of guilt and shame?
There’s probably a whole bunch of questions we could all stand to ask ourselves on a daily basis: Have I been kind today? Have I been an asshole today? Have I laughed at least once today? Have I really listened to everyone I had a conversation with? Have I in some way told at least a few of the people I love that I love them? Have I had a moment of wonder? Have I shared something on social media that’s positive and inspiring? Have I shared something on social media that’s just plain old mean? (This may be a subcategory of “Have I been an asshole today?”) Have I shared some thought-provoking on social media? Have I let go of one hurt I’ve been carrying around for a long time? Have I said sorry for a hurt I’ve caused whether it was on purpose or not? Have I reacted or have I acted? Have I done at least one good thing for my body today? Have I learned something new? Have I thrown away or recycled one thing I just don’t need anymore? Have I taken some time to just be still? Have I looked up at the sky today? Have I shown generosity in some way, shape, or form? Have I done something nice for myself? Have I forgiven myself for at least one of the things I’m mad at myself for? Have I done something kind/nice/sweet for someone just because? Have I spent time offline? Have I disconnected from my phone for at least 30 minutes today? Have I been willing to change my mind about something today? Have I compared myself to others or tried to “keep up with Joneses” today? Have I given myself a moment just to daydream? Have I had a moment of gratitude for all that I have? Have I stopped contemplating all that I lack for at least a little while? Have I truly, madly, deeply lived today?
To be continued…
Posted on February 5, 2015, in Uncategorized and tagged daily living, daily questions, life questions, questions about character, questions about life. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.
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