Week 50: Parting Words (The Bullet Journal Method Book Club)

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Hello Sunshine!

This is a sweet little section from Ryder to send you on your way :) It’s a lovely feel-good ending to the book.

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Parting Words

Pages 289 - 290

Welcome to week 50 of The Bullet Journal Method Book Club!

This is sweet little section where Ryder discusses his favorite part of The Wizard of Oz where the “Man of Oz acted as a mirror to those in need, reflecting an image unclouded by doubt and pain. Through simple observation, the Man of Oz helped the fellowship realize that what they desired was within them all along.” Ryder goes on to explain, “The wizard symbolizes our misguided notion that the ‘cure’ to whatever ails us, the missing piece, exists outside of us. We live in a commoditized culture that convinces us that our solutions must be acquired; that something or someone will finally make us whole. Our search takes us ever farther away from ourselves. Though we can greatly benefit by keeping our minds and hearts open, ultimately we remain our own responsibility.”

Ryder conveys the connection between the Man of Oz and what the Bullet Journal can do for us. “The Man of Oz could see beyond the surface of things and connect the dots through careful observation, introspection, and a healthy dose of empathy. This is what the Bullet Journal method helps us cultivate within ourselves. It’s in no way magical, but it can be a compelling mirror in which we can begin to see ourselves more clearly with each passing day. It can grant us the insight to see just how much power we already possess.”

Ryder ends by saying, “The Bullet Journal method helps facilitate your journey of self-discovery, to realize the agency you can have over your life. It all depends on your willingness to look past your limitations so that you may witness your potential. It’s a process of reclaiming responsibility for your experience by finding the courage to look within. There, in the chaos of it all, you’ll find, among the countless stars, those that shine forth the brightest. As you chart your course through the ever-unknown waters of tomorrow, you can take comfort in the certainty of knowing that, sink or swim, you dared.”

Discussion:

  • Do you find your Bullet Journal helps you?

  • Is your Bullet Journal facilitating your journey of self-discovery?

  • What have you learned from your Bullet Journal?

Action List:

  • Dare to begin Bullet Journaling, or to start again if you’ve stopped before.

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