At random times, with no apparent reason, my iPhone keeps asking me or telling me, "NOTHING TO UNDO?" Is it a question or is it a directive, some tech nudge from the cyber-Gods?
I keep thinking it should be the title of my never-to-be-written autobiography, so instead I am making it my blog diving board. Today, not yesterday and probably not tomorrow, but today, this moment, I have Nothing to Undo. I have not done something I am regretting or have not put into motion something that will gather steam, like the cartoon snowflake turning into a giant snowball. This place of relative equanimity comes from my idea that inner-direction has shifted to be at least at best equal to my constant outer-directedness. Yes, procrastinators and "I'll do it tomorrow-ites," I am one of those Type A+s who wakes each day with an outer-directed sense of purpose and Just-Do-It-ness that leaves Nike in the dust, and that infuriates some and leaves others standing slack-jawed at my speed, control and efficiency. In doing so I am sure that I am brusque and bold and loud and annoying and charming -- and all of it must seem like a lot to be around, but darn it, I do get it done... but it is all outward, and little thought or inner pulse-taking exists. That is changing, and with that change comes a new sense of purpose and, amazingly, like today, Nothing to Undo.
What is all my DO-ing doing, really? Moving some stuff round, making things a little more efficient. That is all good and valuable in a custodial way, but I hope that by realigning myself, I can start to shift my consciousness to the much bigger issues facing us. How can I link this change with action but link it from within rather than with the big, sweeping moves that I normally do?
I know. These sound like quality problems from an entitled princess, but I do understand the complex problems facing lives all around me and far away. The horrors are too numerous to mention and the illnesses and disasters too readily available on the internet. I am aware of the health care conundrum, the education system Rubik's Cube, choking pollution, wasted natural resources and opportunities, generations caught up in their sick mating rituals of dysfunction and addiction and depression, and the ongoing conflicts ruing this shared globe, but I am merely positing about change and how we can achieve it, mid-stream, mid-life.
I welcome ideas and experiences and will chuckle at those who take this opportunity to remind me, in the comment section, what a privileged life I live that I can take the luxurious time to ask the question. Bring it.
Jump on in, the water is fine, and, so far today, on this glorious Southern California day, it is 85 degrees, breezy -- and yes, I know that the East Coast is under a wall of snow and ice, but that is theirs, and believe me, the ground could start to shake here anytime. But here, on this day, just this day with the sun so bright and this moment of balance and the ability to breathe and look inward, I have Nothing to Undo... do you?
phone telling me something I can't do. But with your insight, Jamie, I've sat and thought about what in my span of all of 23 years I would "Undo". Yes, I am human and have made stupid mistakes;
however, I believe these "mistakes" are life-lessons. Currently, due to grad school issues, my life
is taking a 180 turn whether I like it or not. Though my initial goal will most likely not be brought
to fruition, I won't take for granted the opportunities I've had in the meantime. I'm going to keep
blazing my trail and moving forward---I'm too young to throw in the towel and give up!
We all need to emulate Edit Piaf's song, "Non, Je ne regrette rien"----Regret Nothing, Undo
Nothing!
And since I love encouraging quotes, I'll end with the words from the great Walt Disney:
"Around here we do not look back for very long, we keep moving forward, because we are curious,
and curiosity keeps opening new doors and leading us down new paths."
So no, iPhone, I have Nothing to Undo!
where -like the computer- we can hit a button and return to a time that would allow instead a redo- and then make the right decision.
It is a beautiful day, enjoy it.
many many good thoughts.. wendie goode dox
www.happierthanabillionaire.com
Enjoy that DO IT energy. I had it and lost it to illness. Just remember to BE at the same time. That energy to accomplish can become all flash and no substance. Remind yourself that some "accomplishments" are really time-wasters. It has to be worth it - not just at the end of the day, when you see how nicely you have arranged your cabinets, but at the end of your life, when you wonder whether it was worth the time you could have spent enjoying life.
If you haven't done anything, it will tell you there is nothing to undo.
I think you can turn this function off in your settings app.
I've been accused of being overly fond of your picture on the cover of AARP recently. The issue is over there on the curio. I tell friends I keep it because of Betty White, or the blonde woman who I don't recognize, but it is all lies, lies I tell you. You've increased my life expectancy, I'm going to beat those actuary tables, by golly.
I was watching your father in Some Like It Hot the other day. He was a comic genius...when Marilyn is steaming up his glasses on the yacht, I can hear my late father howling with laughter. And sorry for your loss last year.
Peace.
Your looking and willingness is great!
I guess, I thank you as today I have to look very hard at all I want to undo and realize the send button was already pushed.
I need a hug.
once you look at things thru your heart and not your eyes, everything looks different. i am sure nothing youve done cannot be learned from, cannot make you stronger as the tree in the wind.
you are stronger and wiser than you realize.
I will take what you've sent me as a gift for contemplation. Very faved.
Namaste
peace