Suit-in-Transition MEREDITH was so energized with the many thoughts streaming through her head that she bounced out of bed early — ready to get her “FLO-on.” Let’s listen in to see WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT. —The Gang
FADE IN:
INT. MEREDITH’S HOUSE
Before she could get started, Meredith made a detour to the kitchen to grab a granola bar and some coffee while perusing headlines on her iPad.
MEREDITH INTERNAL
Gotta deal with the rumbly before I can truly focus.
Happy Puppy KEE-RA is admiring just out-of-sight, as to not distract “his Mama”.
KEE-RA
Can’t muck with her FLO. That… would be bad.
Looking down at his RAZR, he sees a message from his pal RC the GREMLIN / STORYTELLER.
Ponderable SNAP-kin…
He smiles and moves a little further away, so he can reply.
KEE-RA
No doubt! She seems PURPOSEFUL this day. Will observe and follow-up.
He notices now that she’s settled into writing in her PERSONAL JOURNAL… Her “Musings” as written, can actually be heard (Kee-Ra’s Astro Boy ears).
[Okay? That’s our version of “setting the stage”. Now listen in to see WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT. –The Gang]
MEREDITH’S MUSINGS
That was a good day for sure. Was helpful to hear out loud … things I’ve been working through… Stimulated by TAW and talking to Katie.
Oh… and Kee-Ra has been a great listener too. Got an earful of my Crayola thinking… Helped me… a lot.
Now… a got CORE things to ponder and some loops to close.
On our drive about, Katie pointed to a Palm tree — a thriving one that had a magnificent core. Encouraging me to “memorize my eyes” — she made a point — taking it beyond the TAW Zooms and Julia’s book — BUILD YOUR CORE!
Build Your Core…
She has a point as I think about that PALM… trunk as core… solid! It also has some kind of natural barrier — similar to roses with thorns — so I guess, you build the core and nobody can “get to you” or rather — you can smile at those who try… #whatevs.
That’s when she reminded me that DRAGONS will come out of the woodwork, so to speak, to try to throw me (or anyone on a journey) off the path — STAY STRONG.
At this point, Meredith stands to stretch and notices her pal Kee-Ra relaxing in the corner with one eye on her.
MEREDITH
Mornin’ Pal! Did I wake you?
KEE-RA
Nah! But you got my attention… made me curious… Writing up a storm there in that JOURNAL thingie, yes?
MEREDITH
Yes, indeed. Our Katie had some sage counsel the other day… and I guess… point being that this MUSINGs thing… deliberately … purposefully and consistently, is a key for…
Kee-Ra has hopped up on a chair to glance at Meredith’s Musings.
KEE-RA
Palm Tree? Arrow pointing to … Ah… The CORE discussion you had?
MEREDITH
You know about…?
KEE-RA
Hang time with RC… Katie’s Pal.
MEREDITH
Yours… Ours too…
…CORE BUILDING takes time. Visual reminders help…
KEE-RA
RC said CORE BUILDING takes time. Visual reminders help… thus the…
MEREDITH
PALM TREE… Everywhere here in California.
KEE-RA
Yup. So were you nearing the end of today’s thoughts?
MEREDITH
Yeah. Stretching and then shifting over to READING. Having a clear mind helps…
Having a clear mind helps…
KEE-RA
Ah! So you FLO-d out the annoying and then… ?
MEREDITH
Then set the tone for the day… the GOOD… what I’d like to accomplish… simply stated NOT a business plan or big POWERPOINT deck.
Kee-Ra studies her MUSINGS some more.
KEE-RA
Looks to me like… A recap of what worked and what irritated you…
MEREDITH
With an opportunity to… THINK on what I can do differently so… I don’t get frustrated…
KEE-RA
ACCEPTANCE training… a skill that gets better with practice.
MEREDITH
That’s what Katie says… It helps that she’s a sounding board AND a voice of experience.
KEE-RA
Agreed. She made the jump. You can too.
Meredith smiles.
MEREDITH
Give me 20 and then we can do our WALK-ABOUT, okay?
KEE-RA
Sure Mama… but… A question for you.
He points to the book on the table.
MEREDITH
A leave-behind from Katie…
KEE-RA
Lay-flat? Be Water… She built you a book ??
A new READ-able…
MEREDITH
One of her many talents. She says this one… resonated with her and helped her… many breakthroughs… things stimulated. Pondered. Mused about. Acted on. REPEAT.
KEE-RA
Ah… I think so… RC mentioned a big time breakthrough… It’s how Katie FLO-d into… the whole: AWARE. ACCEPT. ADAPT. thing…
Then Kee-Ra starts jumping up and down, making the DING! motion –imitating an antenna on the top of his head.
MEREDITH
Uh… What, Buddy, What?
KEE-RA
See my eyes how the PALM TREE fits… FLEX-N-FLO… after the three As: AWARE. ACCEPT. ADAPT.
How it started…
Meredith has a puzzled look.
KEE-RA
It’s okay Mama… Rome wasn’t built in a day and as we both learned recently: THIS. TAKES. TIME.
Takes. Time. An Evolution…
MEREDITH
Right… Something about the JEEP… counting the years and…
…ENJOYING the PROCESS… The DAILY DISCIPLINED Rs… and then what HAPPENS… HAPPENS…
KEE-RA
ENJOYING the PROCESS… The DAILY DISCIPLINED Rs… and then what HAPPENS… HAPPENS.
Now she reaches for the book and taps the TIMER. Kee-Ra nods and quietly disappears down the hall.
Magical “22” FOCUS time…
FADE OUT.
That’s a Wrap..
Indeed. For now… Meredith is definitely on a roll and Happy Puppy Kee-Ra is truly committed in helping her stay on track.
Pencils down…
Bonus: DISH-PATCH (017B): Many Thanks!
One thing that got her to bounce out of bed was the idea she had for a THANKS … like a series of images that could communicate better than anything she could during the Zoom.
Notable: She never could figure out that HAND RAISING thing.
Anyway, please scroll down and enjoy! -The Gang
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
And a reminder…
Will do!
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-The Gang
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