My intention for this project has been brewing for quite some time. I don't know if it's the decreasing exposure to daylight, but lately I find myself walking a wobbly wall top that divides my perky optimism and deep dark nasty despair. While I'm quite fond of my snark (tended with care as only a New Yorker could), I want a place where I can start publicly celebrating the good things in life. I don't want to deny myself the necessity of having dark moments (sad things happen, and you can't make them not happen), but I'm coming to recognize that I need the bright moments to find my way back from the daily stress and the sad times.
And thus, Soulful Compass Rose: a gratitude compass for the soul. It won't give me the specific road to take, or tell me how fast I can get to where I'm going, but it will point me in the right direction when I forget to look at my soul map. (FYI, I can't help but think of this every time I type "soul".)
I don't want to keep this to myself. Over the weekend, while eating lunch with a friend and watching her face light up as she discussed a book she loved, it made me realize how good I felt seeing her express so much joy. Her enthusiasm is infectious and inspiring. Admittedly, I sometimes feel ashamed to outwardly celebrate, especially in the face of so much sadness and despair. I'm tired of being scared of my feelings. Life is too short and too awesome to hold back. What purpose does it serve to restrain positive energy--especially knowing that it can create more good for others?
...which is why this shouldn't be a blog focused on my own perspective. I want the gratitude bunnies to be fruitful and multiply.
This is the mission: share what brings you joy. Share what you're grateful for--however big or small. Share often or infrequently. Know that there is a space for you to share and audience who wants to listen and celebrate with you.
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