Trick or Treat! Be yourself!

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.
— William James

Don't half-ass do it!

Don't just go through the motions!

Don't count down the next fifteen minutes!

Stop!

what is important to you

what makes your heart race,

your thoughts pop,

what gives you a rush.

Much of world plays a game of Halloween every day

a constant game of "trick or treat".

We just get through the day

thinking our work doesn't matter

cause

someone above us or below us

acts like it doesn't...

before too long,

we have gone and bought the same damn costume that they are wearing...become them, pretend we don't give a shit either....after a while we don't..

we

cover up our bright center,

place the mask over our face

and

pretend........and then believe......

that our work,

our contribution,

our smile,

our eight hour day,

our morning,

our roles are less important than theirs.....

before long

everywhere you look...

same damn complacent costume of

trick or treaters

showing up

day after day

holding their proverbial pumpkins out

to collect the treat of a pay check.

I will be honest...

sometimes

after trying for a  very long time

to be a creative spark,

to be a change catalyst,

most days,

that suit feels pretty fucking safe....

but

I don't like how it feels..

it pinches and holds me back,

it cramps my style,

hides my smile,

binds my center.....causes my petals to wilt.

So as everyone else

goes to the place,

holds their pumpkin out.....collects their share of the treats...

today...just for today...

today I'm gonna go as myself,

I may not change the system,

but

if I trust that I am enough,

that my work matters,

that I can and will make a difference in the world,

one touch, one smile, on moment at a time...

then

and

only then

will my work,

my love,

my life,

be meaningful.

I can already feel my petals reaching out stretching...feels good!

So on this chilly Monday morning,

go on...

why not join me this morning....

Trick or Treat?

I think I'll leave the costumes in the closet,

open up my bright center

and

let the world see me.

Happy Halloween...

don't eat too many sweets---

you'll get cavities and

if your not careful...

you'll lose a smilin' tooth.

hugs and blessings for a wonderful day!