Soul Tattoo

I recently went through the process of hiring a new World Vision artist rep. All of the applicants were amazing, but @L_Bro was (and IS) the perfect fit.

I ended each interview with, “What is your motto, your mantra?” I wanted to know the adage by which they live their lives. The answers were very telling, very powerful. Some people struggled to answer the question and others gave an immediate response.

Then I asked myself the same question. What is the thing that little voice in my head whispers to me? What kind of internal direction/feedback do I give myself? What would I want tattooed on my body as a constant reminder of how to conduct myself?

I came up with two answers. The first was “Never let them see you sweat.” Not really tattoo worthy, but something that has served me well over the years. You will rarely see me lose my cool or fall apart. I tend to be steady as she goes on the outside, even if I may be FREAKING OUT on the inside.

The second answer was Micah 6:8, “Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” I think this is more of a challenge to myself, something to strive for. To be just, merciful and humble all at the same time is a delicate plate-spinning, flaming torch-throwing balancing act for me. I’m all about justice, but usually at the cost of mercy and humility. I know others who are merciful or humble, but sometimes at the cost of justice. To be all three…well, that is quite a feat for me.

So I’d love to know, what is YOUR mantra, your soul tattoo? (And if you were to ACTUALLY tattoo it on your body, I don’t need to know WHERE…)