The List
Today I have some things to do
My list is long
It’s never-ending
As it should be
As it is
My list will never be done
Always be more
But I expect nothing less
For as I complete and check it off
New parts of me emerge
New thoughts
New hopes
New desires
Which spark and ignite new visions
Isn’t that what life is about after all?
I could instead look at the list
With angst
With worry
With disappointment
On not having completed it all
And then the excitement would be over
The anticipation of each experience would weigh me down instead of lift me up
So today I choose
Choose
To look at my list and be proud
Proud of how long it is
Proud of its “mightiness”
And all the creative juices it will stir up