Wow. 2024 was an exceptional year. And I know this is not the case for everyone. I learned how to make apologies. I chose sobriety, day after day. My spirituality deepened, thanks in part to this choice. But it’s also thanks to trusting God, going to church almost every week, and learning how to chant…
Tag: living a values-driven life
Experiment: Reflecting on Word for 2024
My word for 2024 is “experiment.” Action-oriented and creatively driven, here’s a bunch of experiments from the last year. This year, I learned how much I value feedback, so in the spirit of sharing, I might even add to social media. Health journeys: Career reviews: Creative experiments: Spiritual growth: Interpersonal changes: There are so many…
Omit to Commit: When you’re still writing, ask, who is this for?
Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a book called Omit to Commit, and in 2024, I’m posting research/your ideas/themes on the 20th…
Omit to Commit: How and Why I am Still Writing
Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a book called Omit to Commit, and in 2024, I’m posting research/your ideas/themes on the 20th…
Systems Review: Learning to Say No by Asking 3 Questions
Every month in 2024, I am reviewing systems that empower me to live a values-driven life. Holistically driven, I try to see my inner (and external) workings as a system and part of a bigger system. We’re all space dust. In other words, I am a spiritual individual on a physical plane. And so are…
Experiment: Reclaim and Inventory
Step 4 in the 12 Steps is make an inventory. Initially, when I first read this, my capitalistic business brain thought this is not unlike quality control, SWOT goals, and lists I’ve built through the years. I mean, this blog is bursting with lists, right? But this list hit different. Inventories, in recovery, take ownership….
Experiment: Empower and Reclaim
Last month’s experiment was empower, focused on my intra and interpersonal relationships. It led to so many questions. What am I empowered to change in my own life? How can I show up as my full self, at my various professional roles, within my new relationship, while being a student, at church, and while volunteering…
Experiment: Engage and Express
Welcome (back) to my word for the year posts! In case you missed last month’s post, “experiment” is my word for 2024. On the 10th of every month, I plan to set small challenges for myself. Focused on fun, feeling, and actually doing things, “experiment” merits play, trying, and failing. Previous words of the year…
Inner Compass: Savoring, Solitude, Standing Up
I am so impressed with myself that I have written (and published) on the 10th of every month this year! The fact that I have committed to and accomplished this goal feels so satisfying. Savoring that feeling is a surreal experience because not only have I written 12 posts, I have gained emotional clarity on…
Goals Progress Report: November 2023
There’s one month left of the year! I’m in a completely different headspace than the start of 2023, thanks to changes to my calendar (like transitioning from full-time to part-time and going to grad school) and dedicated time by myself. Emotionally, I am more at peace with changes. Grief doesn’t have a hold of me,…