The other day I saw a preview in which the poem Invictus was quoted. I doubt many of us are familiar with it's words but for the last two lines: "I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul".
I thought about how often I tell people to 'have a good day!' while walking away or ending a phone conversation. It's as if I am wishing for them that everything will turn out, because, after all, they have no control over what will happen, right?
In contrast I have a friend who, instead of saying 'have a great day' will say 'make a great day.' The first time I heard her say it I reared back a little; how dare anyone change one of the thoughtless, meaningless phrases that we fling at each other! Once I had acclimated, however, I gave it some thought. What a clever thing to say! A good day doesn't just happen to us, we create it.
I am a creator. I cannot sit back and watch life happen around me, or it is guaranteed to disappoint. I have to make my life what I want it to be.
I am the master of my destiny. I am the captain of my soul.
Make a great day!
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I love that! Must remember that phrase....
ReplyDeleteI like this! I never thought about it that way. We sure do have a lot of meaningless phrases... like "How are you?" almost seems like more of an introduction now to a conversation then a real question. Good thoughts, Shawna!
ReplyDeleteKatie, that's funny; I was thinking the same thing!
ReplyDeleteI like that...."Make a great day"....so true!
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