I woke this morning with a Buckminster Fuller quote repeating itself over and over again in my head. The words began quietly and then escalated to a determined intensity, asking:

“If success or failure of this planet and of human beings depended on how I am and what I do...How would I be? What would I do?"

As I went through my morning, I discovered that the quote wouldn’t leave me alone. So I decided to do the only thing I could think of to make it stop… I answered the question.

How would I be/What would I do???

I would get in action. I would stop pontificating in journal entries and in conversations with friends, and would start publishing.

I would stop “figuring out” what it is I’m supposed to do with my life/my resource/my talent and just do something (and then complete it).

I would start speaking out & stop silencing and censoring myself for the fear of being seen, of being visible, of being vulnerable, or of being open to critique and attack. I would speak my truth, even in the face of disagreement.

I would stop dedicating my life, my creativity, and my energy to the fulfillment of other people’s visions and would finally start putting energy behind the fulfillment of my own.

I would hold myself accountable as the person totally responsible for my health, happiness & wellbeing.

I would stop waiting for the perfect moment, circumstance, and/or people and just get up and start.

I would value and honor my word as a creative act. I would be what I say I am and would do what I say I’m going to do.

I would be in action.

Link to the Buckminster Fuller Institute & this quote (and others) sold as a poster

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