Yes No Maybe So

Ugh, it’s too cold and I want to lie in bed under the sheets! But I’ve decided to get up and get my day going. It’s a simple decision, but it’s a decision nonetheless. It’s my little voice telling me to get up, make some coffee, and write. Oprah calls it the ‘original whisper.” It’s a little whisper that guides us through life. How often do we not listen to it? How often do we hear it, yet make decisions based on the spin of the wheel.

We are making decisions all day long. What to wear, what to eat, workout or not workout, a right or left turn? Cash or credit? Obviously some decisions are bigger than others, yet deep down inside the little voice is always speaking to us about what to do. There’s no need for Pro’s and Con’s; with a little faith, in the Greater Power, and ourselves we are lead to the place we are meant to be.

Back in the 90’s when I made the somewhat crazy decision to wear a pair of Levi’s thong underwear out into the streets of San Francisco during Gay Pride, I didn’t expect the amount of attention I would receive. All by myself, I walked from my apartment to the the parade route. Today, I wouldn’t do it again. But when I need a little reminder of courage, I think back to that day. It took a lot of balls!

Surprisingly, because of that thong, later that night, I met a boy. Amongst hundreds of thousands of people, he had seen me walking in the parade earlier in the day. Though friends discouraged me, I trusted my little voice and after a year, I moved to LA to give the relationship a shot. After 4 years, it didn’t work out. But here I am in my beloved city of Los Angeles all because of a thong and a boy(were still great friends). No regrets! I love LA!

The piece here is titled, “Spin Me Round.” I did it especially for today’s post. Though rarely do I struggle in making decisions, there have been times that I have struggled. My head starts spinning and life begins to feel out of control. And then I remember to quiet down and listen. It's not always easy, but it's that simple.

Tom Robbins wrote, “Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.” Very well said! Decisions have outcomes, but it’s in how we handle these outcomes that shape our lives.

Enjoy your Halloween weekend! Be courageous! Be brave! Be outrageous!