While this is perhaps a strange post to include so early in the life of the Digital Socialite blog, I firmly believe that if you throw something out into the world you will be astounded by what comes back. So, er, bring it on!
One of my all-time favorite inspiration sources is the blog of Christine Kane, a wonderful artist, musician and healer in her own right. Forgive me my 'girlie' side for a moment (after all, all true Socialites can embrace their estrogen when necessary) while I delve into personal, 'soul' goals for 2007. Christine challenged everyone this year to create a sort of personal mantra of just one word that would define your focus for every challenge and opportunity in 2007.
My immediate thought was 'consideration' but thats not quite the word I mean. My goal for 2007 is to avoid the 'jumping to conclusions' pessimism or 'shoot it down then convince me later' trigger finger I've developed (somehow 'lets write a book' passed this test - Johnny, we'll discuss this later).
So... blog world - what is the opposite of 'reacting' or 'quick to judge' without really considering all layers, feelings, aspects, etc? (and curse my GRE 'hit list' cramming for making my brain so full of vocab that it has lost all functionality)
...now back to our regularly scheduled Socialite programming ...
Take it away Johnny
hmm, i have a tough time with picking a single word, but when i read your post, i thought of open, openness, or open-minded or patience. you may have already picked a word, but if not, there are a couple ideas!
Posted by: leah | January 09, 2007 at 12:36 PM
I think the word is understanding or nonjudgemental. Either is a great mantra for the new year!
Or you could coin a term like Lambchop... =)
e.g.
Lambchop (noun)
A considerate, open, nonjudgemental person.
Posted by: Johnny Chan | January 15, 2007 at 01:28 PM