2010: The Year of a Better Story

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what effect story has on my life. After reading Donald Miller’s latest book and talking about the concept with friends, it was brought full circle during last week’s sermon at Parkcrest, where Rachel Oblon asked one simple question that will be my mantra for 2010:

Is my life worth paying $14 to see in a movie?

Rachel illustrated her point in many ways while clutching the base of a balance beam, comparing life experiences to riding the Disneyland tram and even citing Miller’s book. It was the aforementioned question that stuck with me most, however, and it will be something I ask myself over the next year (or more), whether it be for something as small as the coffee I drink to something as large as whether or not to go back to school or start a family.

Because, if I’m honest with my myself, my life has not been worth anywhere close to even the matinee price admission of a movie. No, not even close to the re-releases of Gigli or Glitter on a good day.

Everyone loves a good story. Even more, people love being a part of a good story. So what would you give up (or take in) today if it meant someone would actually pay to watch your life at the end of the day? This isn’t about a popularity contest or how to get the more attention. Instead, it’s a tool to gauge the success of living the life you were meant to live.

So here’s to 2010, the year of the better story. Hope to see you at the red carpet premier.