Excerpt from Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach, April 3:
What are you going to be when you grow up? Today, let’s think about paths not yet taken—the paths of our secret imaginary selves. Each of us leads many lives vicariously and often simultaneously. By acknowledging our secret lives and tapping into the wisdom of our imaginary alter egos, we can glean tips to help us develop our own personal sense of style.
If you had ten other lives to lead, what would you be doing?
You might want to be a radio disc jockey, a mountain climber, a Broadway lyricist, a filmmaker, a romance novelist, a brain surgeon, a syndicated newspaper columnist, a psychic, a horticulturist, a holistic veterinarian, or a potter. . . Now write down your secret selves. How do they live? How do they dress? What can you do to bring some of the magic of your imaginary lives into your everyday existence? Brainstorm with your authentic self.
Look within today and have fun. . . one of your secret selves might reveal a passionate wish.
Note from Marlene: One of your secret selves might reveal a fictional character, who just might lend mystery and magic to your writing.
