Often, after blogging, I feel at once relieved and ashamed.
Relieved, because writing for an "audience"--no matter how small--just feels different and more significant than keeping a private journal, so I feel as if releasing my opinions into cyberspace is a sort of cleansing act.
Ashamed, because revealing my own pettiness (in the form of opinions) reminds me of how much inside me is ungracious and haughty. Often, it is not until I have put unconscious thoughts into words that I realize how much there is in me that ought to change.
I went on a walk this morning with a very good friend. One of the things we discussed was: what would you like for the coming year?
Two things, I said: humility and generosity.
As a leader, it is extremely important for me to learn to be humble, even as I grow in boldness.
I want to be more generous in my heart--in the way I think about others, and in the way I assess their behavior.
These are things I cannot accomplish on my own. In fact, they entail more "stripping away" than "adding to." But I know it can happen, and that's what I look forward to in the coming year.
Cheers to becoming a better human--and hopefully a more mature blogger!
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