Five frogs are sitting on a log. Four decide to jump off. How many are left?
Answer: Five.
Why?
Because there's a difference between deciding and doing.
Mark L. Feldman & Michael F. Spratt, 'Five Frogs on a Log'
I've been reading again. A lot. My interest in delving into the theory of divorce as a platform for growth and spiritual awakening has made for some sleepless nights. I admit it. I've been converted.
A few years ago, when my separation was fresh and my wounds were deep, I intellectually decided that I was going to approach my divorce as a catalyst for growth and as the kick in the pants I needed to grow up and take responsibility for myself.
In reality, that ended up being lip service. It was pretty easy to hide behind my self-affixed labels and bask in the pity and occasional misery that surfaced. And while there was some growth and a definite imprint on the back of my pants, I have only recently been able to see that I've been avoiding my decision to let this divorce change my life for the better.
Time to change that. So today, with all of you as my witness, I am not deciding to be better.
I am better.
What will you choose to do?
