Few of the daily posts on this blog are groundbreaking. Some might point to an interesting company, book, movie, or idea. And sure, maybe once or twice a month, I have an original concept to share. But most, by far, are simple lessons learned from simple observations.
Maybe one day, that will change. Perhaps at 90, I shall “penetrate the mystery of things,” as Hokusai said. But I’m not banking on it. Even in its current form, the blog is useful. To me above all, of course. Not because of any attention it might receive, but because it forces me to structure my thoughts at least once a day. I try to issue them in a form that might make them valuable to others as well, but I know I don’t always succeed.
Often, I notice the repetition. “Isn’t this the same takeaway you shared in that other post that one time?” The example may be different, but the lesson remains. Reminders in different colors. That’s what many posts are. I think that’s okay. I need lots of reminders. To be patient, mindful, and kind. To persist, look forward, and endure. If I kept repeating the same words, the little memos would soon lose their edge—and so would I.
I don’t expect anyone to read this blog daily. But I hope anyone who spots repeat reminders will appreciate their connection more so than lament their lack of innovation. Daily quote calendars are still popular, even though most of them draw from a collection of similar lines. If nothing else, that’s what this blog can be for anyone who wants it—and if you dare, you might even write your own. A sentence will do, you know?
A rainbow only has seven shades, but seeing one still feels like a miracle each time. Here’s to reminders in different colors!
