Fulfillment is a very subjective term. Not only a mouthful, it is a paradox of what ifs. The mere thought of it is daunting to me, as it is a word that over-shadows everything in life that is supposed to be. Or so I think, from time to random time.
Though, I have not spent a lot of time pondering the meaning of the word. Why would I? Or you, for that matter. It is not a mandatory prerogative or primary focus of one's existence. At least, not in so many words or the subject noun for which I write aimlessly into the night.
I cannot, will not, pretend to know what fills the fiber of my being, let alone what components should fill the space of my microplasm. As science is not my stong suit, I will not attempt to describe my quandry in scientific terms, molecules or micro-anythings. There is no capacity for that which is mysteriously unknown, in my noggin. Lucky for you, or those around me.
Therefore, if you will oblidge me this late night folly, I would like to present some scenarios whereby you could illuminate that which might, may, does or doesn't fulfill your very being. Just for fun or the deeper picking of your brainy bits of curiosity. Or, just mine.
1. When you wake up in the morning, what defines the fulfilling moments of your first thoughts and actions of your day?
2. Where would you like to be, if not in your home, for just one day of your choosing and why?
3. What would you say and to whom if you had just one chance to be anyone in the world? (state who you are first and what you would say and specify to whom).
4. Without being domineering and coming from a place of the all knowing, describe what you would do if you had but one chance to speak simultaneously, to the entire populaion of the world. (assuming you would be understood in all languages at once).
5. What is your daily mantra? (or make one up).
6. What is your first thought when you wake up each morning? (not to be confused with question #1).
7. What is the last thought on your mind when you hit the pillow at night (if you have any ounce of cerebral activity left in your brain)?
8. Is a lucky number. What is your lucky number and why?
9. Define fulfillment for you, if you have the time and desire. (give it a shot)
Answer one or all of the above questions or any inbetween. Whatever strikes you or inspires you to respond.
There is no hope or motivation on my part other than stirring up some thoughtful, creative, amusing and or lively discourse from the folks that I come to visit here as often as possible.
Without you, I've got nothing to write about or read about and would shrivel up like a slug in a salt bath.
This may seem weak and unimaginative, so if you choose to ignore this teenie challenge, I will disappear in the day, delete and regroup, when some true inspiration rangles (wrangels) my efforts sometime in the near future. I am not so easily discouraged when a thought of interest and intrigue crosses my mind and imagination.
Therefore, I thank you in advance for humoring me, if you so choose to take a bite of the shiny, crunchy apple or any other particular fruit of life that quenches your thirst for the ridiculous.
Cheers! And the best to you all, this steamy, glowing, softly, serene and silent night.
(somewhere, there is a cat purring)
Or better yet...sleeping...


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My mantra, if you can call it that, is "this", a word that brings me back to the moment when my head is somewhere else.
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Jerry - Awesome, thanks for the wise words..."overreaching failure to achieve.." Pow!
Macc0 - You're not off the hook! Get back here with some Macco wisdom!
Linda - Home is wherever you are. You have a gifted ability to create a warm inviting home in all that you write and share. You are home to so many.
bobbot - I look forward to reading your thoughts on this, thanks!
greenheron - Ahh, yes, free association and to a meaning that does take one in a totally different direction. Point well taken.
Jon - Thanks for your response; especially love the connection between father and son. Wonderful!
Golden Phoenix - Thank you for your enthusiastic response! Please send a postcard!
I know, I'm dreaming.
Keka - Awesome visual you painted with your words, your gift, your vision...Thanks!
I have more thoughts than typing time today, but you do pose some interesting queries....
I do know that I wake up and no matter what the first thought might be -- and they can run the gamut which is why I started this -- it is pushed out to make room for :
"Thanks. For the safe night's sleep, for all of my blessings.
I am alive today, let me make the best of *today* ."
This practice took awhile, but it is worth every effort. Every day has been better since I started this conscious practice.
Thanks for your great response! Oh, and notice I haven't answered a single one of the questions I posed! Sitting back, taking stock in the wisdom of others. Tee hee.
1. So doggone happy to wake up another day and kick into high gear, starting with making my bed real nice and picking up my room. (mama would be proud)
2. Ummm, harder than it sounds. Maybe the White House on a Monday, like a fly on the wall, taking it all in, following the prez around from room to room, save one!
3. This one has me stumped. What was I thinking? May have to come back to this one later.
4. Hello, my name is Cathy. You don't know me, but I was wondering if we could collectively decide just one thing we all could do to better the lives of our families, neighbors and ourselves that would benefit us all?
5. Daily mantra - Live each day fully and with an open heart for everyone I touch, through thought, words and actions.
6. Did I get 7-8 hours of sleep? Peeks at clock, does the math and sets the mood for the day.
7. Yep, that would be a big thank you to the universe for the privilege of living another day with my precious loved ones and a prayer for the safety, protection and happiness of my grand kids.
8. My lucky number is and always has been the #3. Three for my 3 daughters and all the amazing life events that has revolved around these wonderful beings who's existence has helped to define my own.
9. All of the above.
Oryoki Bowl - Thanks for that very Zen response and the simplicity of want for nothing beyond what is already right here. Nice.
Christina - Wonderful place to be but need a good week with all that travel!
6. i must do good today. for me, and for those few i love.
7. i have done all i could.
9.knowing fullness. full heart, mind. not even 1 percent missing.
from...?....meeting the requirements. which always change. which makes this impossible.
that encompasses us all. Great post my friend. Rated with a Jali Smile. :-)
Jali - "Love encompasses all..." Love that! Thanks sweet girl!
5. I remind myself daily that I am a good, worthy person who deserves to do well.
6. I'm usually surprised to find that I've hit the snooze button without waking up.
8. 13. It's the date of my birthday, and Friday the 13th has been a really intense day at times.
These are wonderful questions. I'd like to print them out and post them somewhere I can see them often.
Glbubble gnogwich? Freegnu slonkum. COFFEE!!
2- I’d like to be:
In my kitchen scarfing down those first two cups’a coffee!
3- Who I’d be and what I’d say:
I’d be God; and I’d say, “Oops, sorry about that folks.”
4- I’d say to the world:
See #3, above.
5- My Mantra:
“I am therefore I am.”
6- First thought of the day:
Glbubble gnogwich? Freegnu slonkum. COFFEE!!
(Not to be confused with the first cup’a coffee)
7- Last Thought:
...........................................
8- Lucky Number:
My lucky number is “lots”. Especially referring to money!
It’s gonna work for me any day now....
9- Fulfillment:
How I feel after the third dessert.
...and contented too.
10- My wish for the world:
That you all get everything you want so that when I get everything I want you won’t try to take what I want to fulfill what you want.
(*‿*)
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Phyllis45 - Hi there! Great points! Thanks for coming by and playing with this list.
Sky - Thanks for playing! Love your list! Especially, "Glbubble knobwich!" Can I get that recipe?!
Sky is my limit, I can fly as high as my wings permit.
To anwser just one,
You asked,
"5. What is your daily mantra? (or make one up)."
In Tsulsala's Song, a story I wrote some years ago a young Bard Encounters the Wolf Mother and Goddess of Death in her world; who shares her story with the Bard. Near the very end of the story ...
"Your really her, I mean Tsulsala the Queen."
She smiled a knowing slightly wicked smile, "Of course child."
"Do you mean too.." I could not bring myself to say it.
"No, well not now at any rate, not for quite sometime child."
"Then what do you want of me."
"I want you to live out your dreams little Moondreamer. I want you leave this hamlet. I want you to take your songs, and give them to the world, and when you do, play for them my song as well, if you please."
"But I"
"Have nothing to fear, accept my gift, that silver coin, and so long as you have it you will never go hungry again. Where ever you go fortune will smile on you, and no matter how you seem to tumble you will always land a'right."
"Live Fearlessly, And Know You Are In My Grace."
The Quote hangs above my alter now, I seldom live up to it, but I strive too, I think it is an amazing gift; what would be do with our lives if we truly believed it if we felt God/dess however one calls deity had said this to us,
I hope this Anwser has not been overlong or personal. I dont mean to crowd you blog. Blessings, BB.
http://www.anar-mura.com/mura/Tsulsalas_Song.html
Thanks you and come back often, please!
Algis - Thank you and you're welcome!
When I awake in the morning, I try to visualize my day and develop a plan to make the most of it. In retirement, that's a big accomplishment!