If someone asked you the question: "What do you know for sure?", how would you respond?
I find myself answering this question last night at the instigation of O Magazine, where Oprah answers this question as a monthly feature found on the last page of each issue.
What I know for sure . . . is that I know far more than I ever give myself credit for, and that's a damn shame.
When I awaken this morning, before getting out of bed, I feel emotion surfacing. I reflect on my answer to the above question and sense sadness. I understand at a heart level that when I don't acknowledge what I know, I diminish myself. Like the dimmer set low on our dining room chandelier, I fade out. The whole point about being in this world is about allowing my light to emanate out. To connect to other lights, and to lead the way for those looking for the light.
What I know for sure is that when I still myself, even for a few seconds, I am graced with understanding what I know. Perhaps I need to still myself longer to remember what I know.
I leave you with the question at the beginning of this post: "What do you know for sure?" Please feel free to share your answer here!
That is a most interesting question. :)
My answer... I know that my life makes a difference in this world.
Hmmm sounds a bit heady. LOL But having lived through
a time MANY years ago when I thought it was okay for me
to choose to end my life, that statement takes on a whole
new meaning.
And I also KNOW I love your blog. wink
xo xo
Deb-N-Ohio
Posted by: Deb Estep | January 17, 2009 at 06:21 PM
Hey "Deb-N-Ohio" - can you see beyond the snow there right now?
It sounds like you have travelled a length to understand that you do indeed matter! No disputing there!
Thanks for high-fiving my blog. Your energy is bright and clear!
Hugs back from Deb who used to be in OHIO
Posted by: debbiecall | January 18, 2009 at 04:42 PM