Intentional Life
After my frustration and overwhelmed sensation from the other day, I spent that afternoon thinking hard about why I'm doing the 101/1001 list and what I hope to achieve with the process.
One of the goals on the list had been to write a personal mission statement, but I swapped that out for another task. I realized Thursday that I really need to have a statement. Looking over my list, with my thoughts filled with "why" and "what", I can see that I could use a statement to help focus my goals.
What I want is to Live Intentionally, to spread beauty and kindness where I can. I've got a second chance at life, and I want to make the most of it. Most of my goals are along this line. I obviously want to make things; become healthier physically, mentally, and financially; and connect with friends and loved ones. Some stuff on my list, however, are pure distractions.
Everyone's suggestions to help against the flood were useful. Yesterday, I chose just ONE thing to make progress on and didn't worry about the others. So I finally made my appointment with the Neurologist - I've had the referral for nearly two months.
Another of my 101 was begun last night - my baby-sister got my phone number from my just-younger sister and called me. We chatted for two hours! I'm very excited to have a new connection with her. She's everyone's favorite and easy to get along (the other Leo in the family!). I haven't got to visit with her since we drove to Las Vegas 3-4 years ago as support for my older sister when her teenage daughter was shot. (Gut shot, "innocent bystander", gang shooting, she survived.) I can't wait to visit with her and her Leo family - her husband and both children are also Leo's. When I stress about family, it's rarely about her.
One of the goals on the list had been to write a personal mission statement, but I swapped that out for another task. I realized Thursday that I really need to have a statement. Looking over my list, with my thoughts filled with "why" and "what", I can see that I could use a statement to help focus my goals.
What I want is to Live Intentionally, to spread beauty and kindness where I can. I've got a second chance at life, and I want to make the most of it. Most of my goals are along this line. I obviously want to make things; become healthier physically, mentally, and financially; and connect with friends and loved ones. Some stuff on my list, however, are pure distractions.
Everyone's suggestions to help against the flood were useful. Yesterday, I chose just ONE thing to make progress on and didn't worry about the others. So I finally made my appointment with the Neurologist - I've had the referral for nearly two months.
Another of my 101 was begun last night - my baby-sister got my phone number from my just-younger sister and called me. We chatted for two hours! I'm very excited to have a new connection with her. She's everyone's favorite and easy to get along (the other Leo in the family!). I haven't got to visit with her since we drove to Las Vegas 3-4 years ago as support for my older sister when her teenage daughter was shot. (Gut shot, "innocent bystander", gang shooting, she survived.) I can't wait to visit with her and her Leo family - her husband and both children are also Leo's. When I stress about family, it's rarely about her.