unedited for 100 days. Day 20

I do believe that at any moment, you can recreate your life. Whether it is a simple shift in style or a dramatic change of opinion, we have the option to transform into something or someone different on any given day. This idea is so liberating to me, while at the same time it reinforces the responsibility of owning my life and the choices I make. I tend to avoid the feeling of being stagnant like it's the plague. Perhaps that is why I change directions immediately the moment I sense a standstill. And perhaps that is why I constantly rearrange furniture, or rearrange the cupboards or cut my hair on a whim (like just yesterday). All of these mini change ups offer a valuable reminder that while there are some things we may not be able to change, there are opportunities every single day to choose to keep (or leave behind) the people, the things and the ways of our life.  With this perspective, it also changes the way I think about commitment. To some, commitment can seem boring or like a trap. Au contraire! Commitment is a choice you make over and over again with each sunset and each sunrise. An obvious example is marriage. I take my rings off every night out of habit, not just so that I can apply hand cream without dirtying them up, but also so that in the morning I can have a quiet moment to myself as I place the rings back on my finger, remembering that I choose him every day. (Although it's not a difficult choice- this little ritual keeps my perspective in check). Every day of our life is full of possibilities and choices, and I think it is vital that we own it all. And if you ever feel stuck or oppressed by something or someone that you cannot change, focus on the things that you can. I may not be able to shorten this cold Seattle winter, but I sure as hell can go get a haircut and for now that's enough to spice things up.