My Most Important Things

At the end of each day I start evaluating what I did that day and how it did or didn't work for me. The end of the day is not generally the best time for evaluation, as it often ends up with me feeling guilty for all the ways I think I did horribly. But after I tell the truth about what I did well and where I'd like to improve, I remember the parts of my life that are the most important to me. These are the things that I always come back to, no matter how crazy my life is or how off-track I get. These are the things I struggle with, put off and find ways around; yet I keep being drawn back into them, recommitting to them, and finding peace and purpose in them.

My Husband. Enjoying his partnership, opening up to his love and affection, being grateful for him, remembering our friendship, and having fun with him.

My Children. Connecting, playing, teaching, and training them. Being available for them, creative with them, and enjoying being with them.

My Physical and Spiritual Health. Exercising, relaxing, getting enough sleep, eating well. Taking time to reflect, be quiet, experience gratitude, process and journal. Acknowledging myself, others, and Life.

My Interests. Creating spaces for gardening, practicing piano, reading books, and blogging. I also want to learn to batik so I can make art for my home. Finding times for these activities in the short spaces I have available between my other responsibilities (i.e. my kids).

My Relationships. Putting myself out in the world to know and be known by others. Making friends and trusting them and myself when I'm with them.

Money. Partnering with Matt, being creative and frugal, spending within my budget, keeping our overall vision and purpose.

What are your most important things? Do you struggle with them? How do you keep yourself going for them?


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