I believe that what we think and say becomes what we do. Sometimes this effect is the result of our conscious, concerted effort to do something. And sometimes the effect is subconscious -- you internalize a set of beliefs, which inform your actions.
The tagline in my blog header says "A crazy and creative life."
I don't even see it anymore, it's been there for years and years. But my brain has certainly absorbed it, and my life continues to be full of beauty, interest, and activity. One might say it's crazy and creative.
Before we wade in any further,
Deep Thought Alert:
Here's a good thing to do if you go to a party and you don't know anybody: First take out the garbage. Then go around and collect any extra garbage that people might have, like a crumpled napkin, and take that out too. Pretty soon people will want to meet the busy garbage guy.
Awww, thanks, Jack Handey.
Dear lord, please tell me you remember who Jack Handey is. I know I'm older than the internet, but if I'm the only one left alive that recalls this...
The difference between a man and a boy is, a boy wants to grow up to be a fireman, but a man wants to grow up to be a giant monster fireman.
...then I might need to find a facility with padded rooms to check into.
Which brings me to my
Real Deep Thought Alert:
What would you write as the tagline for your life?
A peaceful and tidy life?
A life of adventure and wonderment?
A content and sweet life?
Write your tagline on a post-it and stick it where you'll see it each morning and night. Put one next to your computer. Read it every day. Leave your tagline here. Put it on Twitter, or Facebook, or wherever you spend a lot of time. See what happens. Report back.
And remember,
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind." Basically, it's made up of two separate words, mank and ind. What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
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