Character Development
"the inherent complex of attributes that determine a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions; "education has for its object the formation of character"- Herbert Spencer
"the inherent complex of attributes that determine a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions; "education has for its object the formation of character"- Herbert Spencer
As I meditated this morning, an image rose into my conscious awareness. I was walking on a path and there were pots of gold along my way. My first inclination was to take off running towards the rainbow that so beautifully splayed itself across the distant horizon. I was reminded by my much wiser higher self that I had earlier called upon for guidance, that the path was the journey. The journey today is about Character development. Of course, this information caused me great excitement because lately all I've longed to do is write and create a piece of literature worthy of publishing. But the character development wasn't intended for the development of a novel. Instead, it was intended for my own personal development. Too often in my life I put the cart before the horse. I don't know if you've ever done that but what happens is I loose control and go tumbling down a rocky embankment of my life and hit a bottom. With torn clothing and ripped skin I claw my way back onto my path and look down with bewilderment at the broken wagon and lame horse.
Today, and just for today, I choose to ride in the wagon. Perhaps, even drive down this path of character development. But I will spend more time walking the path and investigating these shining pots of gold intended to enlighten my own character. I will ask questions, listen and learn about my own moral stengths and weaknesses. I will work to keep my focus directly in front of myself, being ever so mindful that my head and feet are in the same place.
