The messy business…it’s almost upon us. So, what do we do?
Brace yourself. That’s my first piece of advice.
Second, I would say that it’s probably a good idea to make peace with where you are, who you are, and where you think you are going. If you’re good with all three of those, no amount of messiness can dislodge you.
Third, choose stillness. The tempest is coming, and there will be people looking for a lifeline, a rock, a bright light on a distant coastline. Anything. They will be looking for anything. If you are ready, you can be anything.
Fourth and final bit of advice, gather your circle of trust close. Don’t push away. Don’t withdraw. Don’t go silent. Don’t fade. Draw people close, the ones you trust. Draw them close and ride the full range of human emotion with them. Together, you won’t fade; instead, you’ll reach the kind of critical mass that causes the birth of stars. You’ll burn brightest with other fires by your side.
Or you can ignore me. What do I know, anyway? I’m just a guy. You’ve never been overly impressed with me. That’s cool. You don’t need to listen to me. Just don’t sit there, though, and pretend that nothing’s happening. Ignoring reality won’t make any of it easier, I promise.
The only way to deal with a mess is to clean it (and yourself) up.
Illuminate Possibilities 