The king was shocked to find that his brother’s wife had been unfaithful. He was even more devastated to find that his own wife had strayed as well.
Deciding that all women were not to be trusted, he vowed to marry a virgin and kill her the next day so that she could not disappoint him and make a fool of him again.
This went on until there were no virgins left in his country, except one. Although her father tried to protect her, she offered herself as a bride to the king.
The first night, the king’s new bride concocted a tale that was so gripping, it left him hanging on her words until the next night, when she promised to tell more of the story. So he stayed her execution until the next day.
Her creativity so compelled him as she wove interesting and complicated stories to last one thousand and one nights until the king finally reversed his decision and spared her life.
The story of “The Arabian Nights” reminds us of the power of imagination . . .
. . . and the power of one person’s creativity. This desperate young woman created from her own mind such interesting and curiosity-provoking tales that it won her the freedom to really live.
Does this year feel like just a re-do of last year? Do you sometimes feel trapped in a situation that is beyond your control?
You might come up with a few resolutions to lose a few pounds, get a few more clients, look for a new job, be nicer to your spouse, try to get your kids to listen or make more money, but within a few weeks, it all fizzles and you are back to your old rut.
Why don’t you give yourself the gift of brainstorming?
You can brainstorm with your spouse, your kids, a colleague or alone. But give yourself a chance to just sit for an hour and come up with ideas with no limits, just share dreams and wishes and ideas.
Don’t hold back; don’t judge; don’t limit. Write down everything. Just have fun creating.
After you are finished, create a plan to implement as many of those ideas as you can and have fun doing it!
What Do You Want This Year?
A stronger, more exciting marriage?
More manageable children?
A new job or business?
A soul mate?
A more interesting, productive life?
Go for it!
Let the encouragement of one woman who saved her life with her imagination be your motivator. Create like there is no tomorrow. Break your thinking out of the box.
When you change your thinking, you can change your life; maybe even save it.
Have an abundantly blessed 2011!
Originally Posted by marianne at 12/31/2010 9:16 AM |
