Everyone has their own signature. We start early when we sign our name and proudly announce our identity!
A signature announces who we are. It the acknowledged way to "seal" or "bind" documents and legal transactions. In the public square it is recognized as unique to a person's identity.
I love to think of the delightful, sometimes quirky things those around me do that bear their "signature," or identity that is so unique to their character. These marked behaviors or habits endear these people to me. For instance when I hear the signature whistle of a church hymn, I know my Dad is near. If I look the least bit sad, I can count on a signature hug from my daughter. I also love her signature phrases, "You can do it!" and "Do a power pose!" When I hear a "signature" caring tone of voice saying "How are you?" I know it is my brother. Other "signatures" I love include hearing my husband sing, a neighbor that always, I mean always, says something kind, and another neighbor that I can count on to smile and say my name.
Having teenagers most often is pure delight. Except for when occasionally it is not. Recently I took a brutal step into reality due to their honest appraisal of some of my faults, which leads me to the realization that some of my signature habits I don't want.
Hence, my new signature goals for 2017. I'm working towards signature traits that cause others to say, "She always...." and then what is inserted here is some wonderful trait that would be my identity. I'm loving the possibilities here. Here is a partial list, which I admit has the obvious implication that presently I am exhibiting its opposite. (That is why we set goals.)
"She has such a way of listening. You know you are heard and loved."
"When she walks in the room, you just know she will smile at you and
"You can count on her to do what she says she will do."
"She has such a calm way about her."
We can imagine and then create a personal life signature with daily effort to make it happen. And that is an exciting thing!
