I watched the glove on the sourdough starter slowly rise until it was taut, stretched, and growing fat. I am clueless when it comes to baking. I do not know if the glove was signaling that this was enough or if even more time was needed. It was easy to visualise what was going on in the jar. The fact that progress was being made was undeniable. The question I did not have the answer to focus on the future. For great bread, when is enough truly enough?
Life offers endless variations on the same question. When does one have enough savings? When is the climb on the corporate ladder over? What measures define success and trigger a move to retirement? The direct reminder echoes across time. “The one who loves money is never satisfied with money, nor the one who loves wealth with big profits. More smoke.” (Ecclesiastes 5.10)
The marks on my life’s scorecard are guides to a journey. I erased destinations and outcomes from the key measures on my scorecard. Many of the words related to both are still on the card to give context. My scorecard speaks to steps, paths, and journeys. When one chapter is complete, another emerges. Success is defined by engaging with my heart, taking actions to support with my soul, and the journey of bringing compassion, kindness, and care to each day. Success is the journey of sharing a word, lending a shoulder, and offering a hand.
My success is greater when individuals around me are successful. Nobody needs to lose unless their choice is intentional. Everyone is gifted with an opportunity to step forward and become a better version of themselves. You, whoever you are, wherever you are, are part of the family. Together, we are on the journey. My calling is to provide you with the support you need. You have the final decision on what you need! Life is hard. My priority is to avoid making your life more difficult.
Looking forward, I will take any help Divinity and Divinity’s collaborators are willing to share.
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