While it’s always been important the past few years have highlighted the need for giving consistent attention to our own self-care. The direction to, “Put on your oxygen mask first” is critical for us and all those around us.) If we do not take care of ourselves we cannot work with the challenges in our own lives, much less help others.
As promised, I devoted time to reflecting on the people in my life—past and present—who have helped me grow intellectually, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. The revisiting of my life experiences—from relationships to schooling, travel, work, and more has led me to appreciate the successes and challenges that have formed who I am at this moment in time.
I am wondering if you made the time to answer the quesitons I posed. I hope so!
What projects are on your plate?
How are you gaining perspective about your projects?
Who are your mentors, guides, or coaches as you continue to learn and grow?
How is the “feedforward” you’re receiving supporting your goals?
Here’s a Mother’s Day gift idea filled with planning, preparation, kindness, compassion, and wholehearted love.
I believe that the reality of our mortality is the most powerful tool for inspiring us to live and love fully. There is only now, this moment, we cannot be certain of the future. With these ideas in mind, it is crucial for all of us to prepare for our inevitable death. One of the greatest gifts I can give to those I love is dignity, presence, and following their wishes at a time of great vulnerability, in the dying process.
Having the conversation(s) about how you (and perhaps others) will care for your mom and how she wants to live the remainder of her life—the quality of life she desires— is a very special experience. I believe that it’s one of the most important discussions you’ll ever have with her.
Find the right time for this conversation—but don’t wait for the perfect time.
🌀 What experiences have nurtured and shaped you throughout your life?
🌀 Who has inspired and supported you over the years? Who might do so in the future?
I think these questions can be asked about our whole selves (who are and how we show up in all aspects of our lives) and/or the questions can inform our understanding of how we approach a project or a relationship. What do you think? Would grounding yourself, by thinking and feeling deeply and broadly better inform your day-to-day living/being? Have you developed a process for reflection that shifts to insight and action?