In a few of my recent posts, I've said "I want to die with a to-do list, NOT because of one." Don't
get me wrong. I am a lover of to-do lists. I make them on the computer, I make them with post-it notes, I make
them on scraps of paper, I even color code them. Basically, I can be fanatical about them. Besides using them
as an organizational tool, they are a reminder that I am alive and truly making use of my flesh and bones. There is
a blessing in having a Christmas list with more than 30 people on it. It is a reminder that I am an important part of
many people lives. The more people I actively love (including myself), the bigger all my lists get.
There
are also times when my to-dos make me want to run toward a cliff and jump. Those are the times when I need to step back
and stop being a slave to those darn lists. This is where "seeking what they sought" comes into play.
The many wise people who light my path have a common message - love and forgiveness. I am reminded that being loving
and forgiving both with myself and others is more important than checking items off the list. When I get too busy, I
often try to cut corners, which usually lands me on resentment's doorstep.
People don't
get my approval just because they admire me. Rather it comes when I admire the way THEY walk THEIR walk. I suspect
the same would hold true if I could sit down and talk with some of the men and women whose walks have made a difference in
my life. I doubt their respect would come to me just for being their follower. More likely it would only be gained
by being a dedicated path walker.
