Recently I was reading the ‘Oprah’ magazine. Yes! I really was. I know, my usual file of magazines includes: ‘The Monthly’, ‘Time’, ‘The New Yorker’, ‘The Economist’ and ‘Foreign Affairs’ – ‘Oprah’ doesn’t seem my thing, but it is. Really is. It is relaxing to read and not overly trashy.
Anyway, this month I was interested in the ‘Question of the Month’ that featured in the ‘Oprah’ magazine. The question read as follows: what would you not change about yourself? So often we bemoan what we would change, but what would we not change?
Some of the responses in the ‘Oprah’ magazine included: curly hair; nose’ self deprecating humour; dimples; and breast cancer. I definitely know what I wouldn’t change about me – Art. I know that this sounds strange for all the pain and anguish he causes me, but I really wouldn’t change him. He has made me what I am today – a person with strength, resilience, and empathy. He has made me who I am, and who I am is okay with me.
What would you not change about yourself?
I went to respond to this over a week ago and couldn’t think of a THING! Then it occurred to me that I wouldn’t change my ability to focus on my goals, I wouldn’t change my thoughtfulness of others and I wouldn’t change my organisation skills. There. Done. PS. Great question!!
I would not change my experiences. It has made me who I am and it makes my thoughts and compassion more real! (Plus I love Oprah, I used to subscribe when I had the time to read mags)
Awesome question. I would never change so that I would lose my compassion. It is the root of who I am.
Compassion – essential for human understanding. I like it. xo
Awesome!
Besides the RA I think it would be having a Heart Attack at 49…I have learned so much about myself…I am strong, brave, and courageous…funny to and empathetic…
Wow!!!
It is amazing what we become in the face of adversity. xo
Thank you so much for reminding me of that!…
An excellent question. You know what? I too would choose not to change something that I once disliked about myself. Red hair. I will still say that I would love black curly hair but my dead straight red hair has helped shape what I am. Like you, I am ok with that.
Your hair isn’t just red, it is luscious, straight and long. I love your hair – especially the fringe. xo