To loosely quote Eminem- there comes a time in every life when you have the opportunity of an opportunity. At that moment what will you choose-- seize it or pass it on?
A key factor in this answer is to recognize opportunity. Like "they" say, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. What about when it is not, when is that? To "see" opportunity is when I have the most freedom-- it is when I have the most choice. So what do I look for? I believe I must look for the awful AND the wonderful presented. Opening my heart gives me the clarity to "see" and then to choose. Many opportunities are first felt, and then the other senses become aware. I am going with the feeling of the moment, to see the opportunity, and make my choice.
Often people talk about feelings as if even acknowledging them is less than human, base or even degrading. No one wants to cry in the open, and arguing and shouting is strictly kept for behind closed doors. I believe great inspiration is born in the deep gut-wrenching sobs of loss. There is a beautiful passion stoking the fire of a serious shouting match. Can it be taken too far-- of course. That discussion is for another time. Right now I'm suggesting open up. Open to the chance that your greatness-- my greatness is at the core of this awfulness scattered and strewn in my way. Weep openly at the sorrow and grief of loss-- shout and shake fists at the wanton and indiscriminate destruction. Twirl and laugh in the blazing noonday sun. Shriek and dance unsheltered in the torrential downpour. Above or below all, feel the opportunity in the moment-- then choose.
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