I have three notebooks that I use concurrently. One is for the start-up where I am a co-founder. Another is for my corporate coaching engagements. The third is for the other opportunities and priorities in my daily life. My ongoing start-up journey notebook is always on my left, in my hand or on the table in a position of trust. In moments of uncertainty, I open the pages to my Picasso notes. I find myself reliving those moments, discovering new insights and understanding. I see these moments as expressions of hope on a journey with purpose, passion, and care.
Divinity’s story is an open book. Certain characters guide me. Others reveal stories of hope, courage, and living on the edge. As I go back and review how events unfolded, I know that not every story or chapter ended well. Some of my heroes came with flaws I recognise within myself. Inconsistencies, lost for a time or even a decade, and taking actions that resulted in painful outcomes are everyday observations from the records of their lives. In reading their stories, Life’s whispers remind me to hold onto advice across the generations: “Appreciate your pastoral leaders who gave you the Word of God. Take a good look at the way they live, and let their faithfulness instruct you, as well as their truthfulness. There should be a consistency that runs through us all.” (Hebrews 13.7)
Decisions are contextual. The principles I hold closest to my heart have stood the test of time. I know they will continue, enduring through my fear, uncertainty, and doubt. I am reminded of the gravity of living. I am called to be accountable and responsible for my life and the actions that describe the journey. In the reality of confusion, incomplete lines of sight and awareness, and my understanding of what I can see, I must make decisions and act. I know my choices will not always be perfect. Frankly, that is not my worry. I worry that I will fail to learn from my choices and use this learning to grow.
