Just yesterday, I organized an ‘ice breaker’ for staff in our office – a chance to appreciate more fully new members to our group (part of an acquisition).
It was easy enough. From a bowl of skittles, each individual picked one skittle with no fore-knowledge of what the color might mean. Afterwards, we went around the room, sharing based on the color of skittle we had chosen –
Yellow: Last book read.
Green: Funny work related story.
Red: One thing you love about your job.
Purple: What you do to keep yourself motivated.
Orange: A life goal you’re working on.
I selected Orange and was the last in the room to share. Ultimately, I confessed I wanted only to finish well.
But later in the evening, I kept coming back to that little orange skittle and the life goals I had imagined for myself 20 years ago, 30 years ago…..
I’m quite sure I’ll continue to expand my answer as the near nights unfold, but for now, I want to listen.
And I want to give away every story I hold dear.
And still, I want to finish well…
beyond the snare
of days ahead
of nights where sleep is gone
dreams I had
do you recall
each memory become
a story told of wonder
of love I dare not tell
but worry yet
of silence kept
far beyond the veil
. . .
Additions of 9/26/2017 – To assume good in everything and everyone (and to reflect it back so that others see the value I see in them); to give far more than I take; to never stop learning; to listen with more than my ears; to recognize the divine intention in every place and circumstance I find myself in, knowing that the reason I am is part of a much greater I AM.
. . .
Ah, darlin’ girl, never to worry. You, of all, will finish well……………………………………xo
❤ you are such a kind soul……
There’s no finish in your loving open heart, simply a magic unfolding evermore ❤
My darling, Jane, we are forever (together) unfolding (to one) ❤
Wow! What a great post! I love the skittle idea too! Finishing well…the main word in that, to me, is finishing…never quit!! Great post!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you, my friend….. the trick is not accidentally buy a bag of skittles with more than the original five colors………. 🙂
Profound post, and what a great ice-breaker, incorporating the skittles with hidden meanings. Clever! I love “finishing well” but for me, it’s also “finishing” rather than leaving undone, which is often what happens. 🙂
O yes…….to understand before you get to the end of the road that there is an end……..and to live as if you’re at it already!
I myself when thinking of your thoughts written above must express gratitude to you, Bobbie, as embracing your words over the time I have known you have helped to make me a much better writer, poet, and spirit! Thanks for always being a wonderful friend and sister! Hugs and blessings!
❤ thank you, my forever friend