This week is a time for reflection and a closer look at those things that are hidden from VIEW. It is a time to work on resolutions. The first of the year make us look at personal choices, weigh-ins and work outs. A resolve and determination to take action for the future. I always love to get a new calendar and planner. I am determined to use my iCal this NEW YEAR! At least it is in the forefront of "my intentions". Have you ever thought about "good intentions"? What is behind them? Are you doing them to impress someone or does it make you feel like a better person than you "know you are"? I have really been introspective the last few days, year end inventory control. The reassessment has left me with some unanswered questions that have prompted this post.
The design principle to re examine is "unity". This is the sense that everything in the SPACE is in order. All the objects have a certain "feel" and balance . We like to say everything "belongs in the room". We usually unify a room by repetition of pattern or color using the "same element" to create a STYLE. All the pieces work together in the room. One piece does not compete for attention. They work together! Harmony. If life and relationships could be so easy as furniture placement.
Let's go into our own living rooms and sit awhile. Where is the wall sconce out of balance? It is like we are hanging around the wrong room of "friends". Why do we wreck the design harmony by being too dimly lit or to garish and obvious. I love great design that is understated, yet important. Each element speaks. I want to unify the room with pure heart intentions. So often I have been like a fixture that is out of place. This year I resolve to hang out in the "right rooms". I don't want to go into those rooms of "regret" again.
Now, I am not in the New Year yet so I must confess a little room of regret. I want to know the "WHY" behind my "DO".
When I go to the store a preoccupation with the latest "gossip" headlines grabs me. Why is there so much intrigue with someone else' s mistakes and failures? I really hit a wall today as I thought of how a world famous and dearly loved "golf icon" could tumble so hard. Humpty Dumpty had a great FALL. I read in USA Today on December 15 09 how the "tiger" talked about his eye surgery for the TLC Laser Eye centers. His invisible handicap came into full view. The website had a recorded message : "Hi, this is Tiger woods. For years, I played golf with an invisible handicap. Invisible to everyone but me." Woods says.
We have many invisible handicaps that we can only "SEE". I guess if you're like me it must make us feel a "little better" than who we are reading about. I can sneak the chocolate as I pay. Later I pay again when the jeans are too tight! It is time to bring to light the things that are hidden so the invisible handicaps do not cost me.
This years resolution : let's unify the design style in our rooms. We can make everything brand new again. We can determine to know the G-d who made the universe and all the elements that make for GREAT DESIGN. He is watching our moves. He makes our invisible visible. The place to begin is to keep HIS number one commandment. How do we really love Him with our whole heart? We begin by obeying the "little nudges" to do what He says. We must not only do as Adonai directs but also FEAR Him this coming Year. Invite Him into your own living rooms. He will make a visible difference!
Beautifully written post. Thanks.
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