My Personal Creed

inspired by Daphne at Joyful Days

I am a work in progress. I live each day conscious that where I am is a result of my past thoughts, words and deeds, and that where I’m going is being shaped right now. So I try to show kindness and respect to all whom I meet throughout my day, including myself.

After spending over three decades living within my comfort zone, I now strive to grow and stretch myself. I have sometimes let fear of other people’s opinions hold me back, but more and more now I let that go and do what feels good and right for me in the moment.

I believe in my own power and responsibility in shaping how I experience every event in my life. I am grateful for all the good in my life, both people and experiences. And I am equally grateful for the lessons I learned from less savoury events in my life. (Though I hope not to repeat the painful lessons or experiences again!)

I know that those whom I judge are mirrors of myself, and I am learning the art of forgiveness and non-judgement – of myself and others.

I am mindful that my time here is not only limited but also uncertain. And so I put less things off until 'someday', and do more things now. I live the best life that I can right now, because I know that right here right now is all I really have.

Click here to read more examples of personal creeds on Daphne's blog

Comments

[Daphne]

Hilda,

Your creed is beautiful. I am touched and grateful that you were inspired to write your personal creed. I love the down-to-earth sound of yours, and it comes across very powerfully, so I know this is something you're already living. It's a wonderful creed.

[Lance]

Hi Hilda,

I love it! This is a wonderful creed. What jumps out at me is that you're a work in progress (aren't we all!) - and reading that reminds me that I am too - and what am I making myself out to be?

Thank you for sharing this Hilda - really, the whole piece really feels spoken from the heart.

[Hilda]

Thanks Daphne, for your kind words and for challenging us to do this. I'm really delighted to have seen your posts on this - they were very inspiring. It feels good to have written it, and I'm going to stick a copy inside my front door to read every day : )

Lance,

thank you too! My first draft wasn't so authentic, it was more about doing it. But then a few days later this one just flowed, and it did truly come from the heart.

[Tess The Bold Life]

Hilda,
I love that you don't "put things off." Me either! I can relate to your creed and appreciate you taking the time to share it.

[Hilda]

Hi Tess,

Thanks for your comment. It's taken me a while to get to a more 'carpe diem' place, from dreaming about doing things to actually doing them. It feels good to take action : ) Now my challenge is learning to not take on too many things at once! Getting the balance right is tricky, but I think I'm getting there.