2010: Build Your Own Metaphor

I started writing this reflection on New Year’s morning. The fireplace was warming the room, and the date on the calendar was warming my soul. I love beginnings, so I was excited by the possibilities embodied in a new year. Beginning a new decade is icing on the cake….

…but now it is January 2. I am still excited by starting fresh, but am having trouble writing about it. I have tried a bunch of times. Each time I find it more difficult to select just one theme to develop in depth. As the clock ticks toward posting time, I have decided to take a different approach to Reflections this week. I will toss the ball into your court, and suggest that you build a metaphor that has meaning for you and that generates personal energy from your inner fires. Begin with one of the following, or start from scratch:

+The first day of school (or vacation)
+Fresh tracks in deep powder
+The starting line
+A blank canvas (or page)
+The opening prayer
+A baby, puppy, or kitten
+The crest of a wave
+A germinating seed
+The lip of a waterfall
+Sunrise

The media are awash in articles about the New Year. Many look back at 2009 and summarize what was. Fewer look forward with hope toward what can become. Let’s look ahead, tapping the energy of fresh beginnings to chart a healthy and happy course to the future. Paint a picture on the blank canvas. Write a poem on the blank page. Ride the crest of the wave, or take exuberant turns in fresh powder. The power is there to be tapped and guided wherever you want it to go. Let's share the ride.

What fresh-start imagery works best for you?

Until the next time, go well.

Pam