The Experiment of Life
A year ago, I started an experiment. And now, I want to report on the results. But first, some “non-scientific” background on experiments. In my world, experiments can be an opportunity to think big, to dream big, and then to pour your energies into that dream to see what happens.
Experiments are NOT about judgments you use as an excuse to beat on yourself like the proverbial drum. Experiments ARE about opportunities. My experiment, in this case, was Real Life with Jennifer Till. My opportunity was to see if there are women who care about sharing our challenges, learning tips from each other, and celebrating our successes. I was curious to find out if women wanted to share life in community.
After a year, I feel comfortable in telling you the answer is, yes. We do care. I know this because you download the podcasts, you tune into the show, you stop me in parking lots, you send me emails, each time providing a shining reinforcing datapoint: that regardless of where we live, and what we do, we share common dreams, struggles, values, hopes, and fears. What is equally important to me in this or any experiment is the process by which it is conducted. In my case, the process meant staying true to my values, my priorities and the theme of the show which is balance, alignment and joy.
This experience also reinforced my belief that one can take nothing but just energy in mind–an idea–a germ of an idea even–and add other people’s talents, support, encouragement, love, energy, all of which result in the creation of the brand new, never before seen on earth reality–our radio show. This is testimony to my belief that we can and do play a major role in the creation of our realities.
Last but not least, I want to share with you a sense that experiments in our lives really never end. They are part of a journey that continues as long as we are committed to engage ourselves in the Experiment of Life.
Stay tuned–more Real Life coming…
