This morning, as I scrolled through Instagram, a powerful question from Mary Oliver stopped me in my tracks: "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
It hit me hard. Despite having goals, aspirations, and dreams swirling in my head, I realized I don't really have a clear answer. Like many, I'm not expected to have every single moment of my life perfectly mapped out. Yet, this question highlighted a quiet unease I've been feeling – a desire for more structure, more intentionality.
There have been too many days that have simply slipped away, leaving me wondering, "How can I make each day more meaningful?" If you've ever felt the same, you're not alone.
The words aren't just poetic; they're a direct challenge to complacency. They invite us to pause and truly consider how we're spending the finite moments we've been given. It's easy to get caught up in the daily grind, ticking off to do lists, and reacting to external demands. But when do we proactively choose what fills our days, aligning them with what truly matters to us?
For me, the realisation that I didn't have a ready answer to such a fundamental question was both unsettling and incredibly motivating. It wasn't about feeling guilty for past "lost" days, but rather about sparking a desire for a more purposeful future.
Mary Oliver's question isn't meant to burden us, but to empower us. It's an invitation to step into a life that feels more aligned, more fulfilling, and undeniably our own. It's a journey, not a destination, and I'm ready to start taking those intentional steps.
What about you? What are you planning to do with your one wild and precious life?
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