Personal Creed

I wanted to write my personal creed, loosely put my life’s mission, for almost three years. However, I never got down to writing one. These words, every word, from Hilda Carroll best represent my thoughts.

I am a work in progress. I live each day conscious

that where I am is a result of my past thoughts,

words and deeds, and that where I’m going is being

shaped right now. So I try to show kindness and

respect to all whom I meet throughout my day,

including myself.

After spending over three decades living within my

comfort zone, I now strive to grow and stretch

myself. I have sometimes let fear of other people’s

opinions hold me back, but more and more now I

let that go and do what feels good and right for me

in the moment.

I believe in my own power and responsibility in

shaping how I experience every event in my life. I

am grateful for all the good in my life, both people

and experiences. And I am equally grateful for the

lessons I learned from less savoury events in my

life. (Though I hope not to repeat the painful

lessons or experiences again!)

I know that those whom I judge are mirrors of

myself, and I am learning the art of forgiveness and

non-judgement – of myself and others.

I am mindful that my time here is not only limited

but also uncertain. And so I put less things off until

'someday', and do more things now. I live the best

life that I can right now, because I know that right

here right now is all I really have.