Resolution 2022: When It Comes to Clutter, I’m Clueless; What I Can Do Is Surrender
In response to Coffee Challenge: Why I want to be a better me in 2022
I am a sucker for prompts and challenges.
Not just cause it saves me the step of having to decide what to write about. Often, the prompt or challenge opens up a new window bringing a fresh perspective into my life that I really needed. But did not know I did!
For example, as a newbie to Coffee Times and loving its shout-out culture, I accepted the previous challenge of shouting out about shout-outs on a publication other than Coffee Times, just like I’m doing here.
I love the idea and was up for the challenge.
Entering that challenge required believing I could get 1000 claps to qualify. Of course, it helped to tag people which Winston legitimized in the ground rules. And it helped to shout out fellow writers in Illumination, my host publication.
But I also learned a valuable lesson I didn’t anticipate. In my haste to get going, I overlooked some key folks. One of them, Marcus, had the audacious grace to call me on it. This gave me an opportunity to make amends. Thank you, Marcus.
I need to make some serious changes in 2022.
When I saw this challenge, I told myself, do it! Don’t think about it, do it. Especially when I read:
Winning this competition is not going to change your life but participating in it will.
I don’t need to win, though it’s fine if I do.
I need the life change that Winston promises I’ll get if I participate.
But that’s only going to happen if I’m truthful to myself. Gulp!
Out loud, on paper, in front of all y’all.
I’m what my writing mentor~friend, Shaunta Grimes calls a spiller writer. I’m also a recovering sex and love addict. Having shared my story hundreds of times in twelve-step meetings served me in good stead for sharing on Medium.
But I have yet to join Clutterers Anonymous (CLA) or Codependents Anonymous (CoDA).