One Apple A Day #470 — my life council
You've probably heard or read about the "board of directors" or "supervisory board" concerning big companies. A board is a group of persons having supervisory or advisory powers over a company. They usually hire, support and supervise the people leading the company, the CEO and the executive directors.
When I think at a board the image that comes to my mind is one of a council of wise and elderlies people. I've never been part of a board, but I'm pretty sure my image is not accurate.
Anyway, the point of this post is that I believe that everyone should have a board. A council of wise people ready to give advice and support. How easier would it be if you could ask for advice when you have to make a tough choice?
So, every year I appoint my "supervisory board", or as I prefer to call it, my "life council". Within there are a few people that inspire me and to which I turn to in search of wisdom. When I have to take a tough decision, or I don't know what to do, I summon my council and ask for advice. In my council, there can be people that I never met such as writers, historical figures or fictional characters. There are also people I know, but they don't need to know that they are part of my council. It is, indeed a virtual council.
Fancy creating your own life council? Just take a piece of paper and jot down the name of a few people whose words and actions are sources of wisdom for you. Then, anytime you feel stuck just open that piece of paper and ask yourself "what would they do in this situation?".
Be aware, they can just give advice. The responsibility for your choice is all yours.