I never really thought that I would become one of those people who used the word 'fabulous'. And yet somehow since I became a 'style specialist' at Le Chateau
I have noticed that it has found its way into my vocabulary. Take, for instance, the following exerpts which I have actually spoken:
-At Tim Hortons they hand me my double double and I say "Fabulous!". Then they hand my sandwich and I again respond with "Fabulous!"
- At work, "That dress looks fabulous on you!"
It is not like I am suggesting there is anything wrong with style of speech, or the people who speak this way, I just never thought that I would become one of them.
The big question is then, does this one word change who I am? Have I become a different person, or a person who does life differently just because everything is "Fabulous!"? I don't think that this simple word or the way it changes how I relate to people changes who I essentially am, however it does build on my personality. If it is just a building block on a tall tower (I am fairly tall after all) called "me", is it a brick that I particularily like? I think it is not harmful, provided that I do not draw only on the "Fabulous!" source from here on in.
This discussion points to another important life-concept which has been mulling around in my head for a while. It deals with the building blocks that make up who I am. Every step I take and permission I give myself in a certain direction leads me in that respective direction. To become what we want to become we must build on to ourselves what will lead us in that desired direction. The same goes for the directions we don't want to be carried in. What may seem like a simple exception, could lead me to becoming a person who I definatly don't want to be. So then, we must constantly be on our guard, measuring and testing, to streamline our lives in the way that we want to be going. It can be a tiresome process, but it is what must be done if I want to become a certain way. For instance, if I want to become closer to God (which I do) then I must not do the things that seperate me from him. Yes, I realize this seems simple, but the process of weighing everything I do, is far from simple. Some things are simple. Most things are slightly to really gray. Or a delicate balance. But if I keep on this path towards what God would have me
be I know the outcome will be "Fabulous!"
About Me
- heather
- I like words, coffee, books and card making. I dislike do-in-your-head math, vulgar rap/pop songs, looking like a fool and sweater fuzz.
10 comments:
Sweet! You actually have a post! That's Fabulous! It was so nice to read your post because it's so true what you say. Just keep pushing toward the goal and it will get easier, at least that's what they say. Personally I think it just stays the same level of "hard" with its ups and downs and lazy in between times, if that makes any sense at all.
Speaking of lazy, I'm off to a movie. Want to come?
yes please
Woah! A new post!? You just threw my whole day off. I've just got used to randomly checking your blog to find nothing new. What do I do now?
"The building blocks that make me who I am..." I think that this is a powerful image, especially when you think about how the Bible talks about us being a "new creation" (2 Cor 5:17). God has this original plan for our lives that we frequently stray from... yet He is also in the process of completing His work in us (Phil 1:6).
So, how can we aid God in His reconstruction of us (and the rest of this messed up world)? How can we help God recreate us (and the world around us)?
At least on a personal level I think that Phil 4:8 is a start. Unfortunately, it's become a bit of a Christian cliche but it truly is profoundly powerful if we can live it out.
Again I would like to comment on how great a writer you are. You should really direct your writing energies toward something amazing, like another blog, or a book. I think it may have to be a self-help book, though, because you like to get technical while discussing personal issues. That sounds self-help-ish to me.
Hey, are you ever going to give me a call? When are we going to that movie you promised me?
Um, I actually meant another post, not another blog. I don't think I could handle another blog on my list of blogs to look at.
Heather! I'm so happy to see a posting on your blog!
Wow! Who knew that the word "fabulous" could make a person think so deeply about character building and life issues. But you are so right! Everything we say and do builds us up or tears us down. I also want to tip the scales on the building "up" side and try to stay away from the stuff that tears me down. Does it get easier? Maybe but there will always be opposition while we are in this world. Sometimes just recognizing that the "opposition" is real and we are in a battle helps us to fight for what is right and true and good. Keep up the "fabulous" fight Heather. We love you!
Sharon
Can I come to the movie too?
Heather:
"Write about the whale...The one that is trapped in your imagination and trying to get out."
What whale? Is that a metaphor for my imagination in which a comparision is made between my imagination and a large blubbery thing swimming around inside my head?
It was an attempt at a quote from Finding Neverland. I just wanted you to write something so I could know how you are. That's all.
Okay well thats good then. And by the way, I liked the quote a lot. It illustrates a point that I have a hard time describing acurately, but I feel it anyways. Isnt language wonderful?
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