Good news for Aquarians! Rob Brezsny has declared today Aquarians’ Brag Therapy Holiday.
During this holiday, Aquarians are allowed to brag about the marvelous creation of ourselves. “Explain how you have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to transform yourself into a masterpiece of intuitive intelligence,” Brezsny says. “Regale us with stories of your winsome qualities, your heroic triumphs, and your hilarious and poignant adventures on the edge of reality. Make sure we understand how educational and healing it can be to bask in your influence. Show us why we should regard you as a role model.”
That’s a tall order for a single day out of the year. I’m not sure I have enough clout to interrupt even a single person’s day for a boast break, much less the large crowd of admirers my ego would like.
On the other hand, isn’t that what I’m doing right now, on the blog? I’m not arrogant enough to call myself a role model, but I hope that my thoughts on writing, creativity, healing, and joyfulness are helpful to some, or at least provide some food for thought.
I don’t know everything and I’m not always right, but I do believe in community. Life is a bit easier to take when you know that someone out there has felt the same as you, has lived through the same crap, has made the same mistakes, has been hurt or knocked down, but got up and walked it off.
I’m not likely to engage in Brag Therapy, but I’m happy to show off what I’ve got, warts* and all.
*I do not have warts.