The art piece on the wall of the Georgian restaurant was more than a mural and, for me, not quite a work of art. I could see and feel a message, yet it seemed more commercial than artistic. As much as I enjoyed it, I felt no emotions during or after. I walked away thinking it was pointing me to something, perhaps the food, rather than being its own experience.
As I start today, I am reflecting on my journey and the pieces within it. There are pillars, individuals who love me in good times and less so, principals of relationships and how these inform what I see and experience, and dreams of a better future.
Relationships matter, always. With my awareness of the flaws and weaknesses I see in the mirror, the moments of love, laughter, and acceptance reveal the highlights of my life. These are incredibly intense when I realise in the flow of the moment what is being written in my heart and soul. It is more than the specifics of the words and actions. The emotions, the telltales of the heart, and the joy describe what is being experienced by everyone present.
Plans today often lead to insights that form the plans for tomorrow. Life and our journeys never stop. I find myself always moving. It could be backwards, sideways, and, in the best moments, a positive step forward towards the future. I feel like I am living out an old observation; “The old plan was only a hint of the good things in the new plan. Since that old ‘law plan’ wasn’t complete in itself, it couldn’t complete those who followed it. No matter how many sacrifices were offered year after year, they never added up to a complete solution.” (Hebrews 10.1)
Progress is the objective. Words and actions, learning from what follows, and using this to care enough to grow are at the heart of being alive and living. Every life and path is unique, each a work of art. Each has unimaginable potential. Today, I work on my masterpiece.
