have you ever had a clean slate or better yet, a blank canvas in front of you - metaphorically speaking of course. no rules. no expectations. no one to tell you you can't or shouldn't. no chance of failure. no threat of being denied or worse yet, laughed at. no consequences. no punishment forthcoming. no taunting or tattling. just a blank canvas waiting for you to fill it with the glorious wonder that can only come out of your precious imagination.
its a daunting task to dirty a canvas! just think - with every movement a fabulous new color will appear. whatever your heart desires will convert the blank canvas in to a beautiful rendition of your world. it could manifest itself in a kind deed for someone in need, a gentle word to a stranger, an encouraging nod to someone who is struggling, a knowing glance to someone who is looking for reassurance. it might be the courage to say i love you or i need you. or maybe to apologize for something you did wrong. or even to sit quietly and just listen . . .
every one's canvas will look different. the delivery will barely be recognizable. the outcomes will not resemble each others. but what will be the same is the condition of the heart. for it is nearly impossible to create, care, love and share anything good, wholesome and lovely from within ourselves without involving the heart. and when you lead with your heart you are no longer thinking about yourself.
so find a blank canvas (an opportunity) and paint something wonderful. and when you do make sure you are leading with your heart. remember that feeling of leading with your heart and try incorporating it in all you do. that is not to say you should not think as well. but knocking off the sharp points of your mind with a little love never hurt anyone.
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