So, let's pretend several days have NOT gone by, and I'm perfectly on track with my 31 Day reset challenge...lol. The last few days have been all about values. First, I made a long list of things that matter to me. The next day I had to rank them and rate my progress on each value. And now for the full-ish disclosure... (Brace yourself.)
1. Living in pursuit of Christ- Score:7 With lots of life-changing decisions on the table, I am seeking God's wisdom and discernment before making decisions. However, I could stand to MAKE time for more daily, quality time with God. Work zaps my energy and God occasionally gets the leftovers.
2. Loving me always- Score: 4 After 12+ hours at work, grad school, and family commitments, I crash on the couch. Lights on, fully dressed, dinner uncooked....On the weekends I tend to catch up on sleep, at the expense of living out loud and exploring my city. On the bright side, I am practicing the art of "NO". I've enjoyed learning how to say no to others in order to say "yes" to myself. And, I'm enjoying that ride. I'm also improving in this area by doing the things on my "Pursuit of HappYness" list, one by one.
3. Being a giver- Score: 8 I tend to give without restraint. This is a doubly wonderful and self-defeating habit. On one hand, I'm certain that God rewards generosity and loving with conditions. On the other hand, "giving" can be a mask for over-compensating habits. The polar opposite of "angry black woman" is not the healthiest option.
4. Maintaining a peaceful, low-drama lifestyle- Score: 7 My usual thoughts are...."If it's broken, fix it. If it's beyond repair, throw it away. If it barks, ignore. If it barks louder, ignore."
5. Financial Security and Wealth- Score: 6 I'm doing well in my current position. Sometimes I resort to retail therapy, without regret. I also want my money to make money while I sleep so there's definite room for growth. I am proud of the way I budget funds and use coupons to maximize my dollars.
6. Adventure-Score: 6 I'm so torn on this value...Part of me wants to jump on a plane to Dubai in a few months...Yet I'm afraid that unbridled adventure will get lonely. Perhaps I should 'settle down', ration the adventure a bit and share my life with someone. This makes room for a great Sex and the City Quote....“Maybe some women aren't meant to be tamed. Maybe they just need to run free til they find someone just as wild to run with them.” LOL! I'm not sure how true this is, Carrie. :-/
7. Raising a Godly family- Score N/A. No husband and babies to date...But, thanks to teaching, my wheels are turning about creative discipline and stretching my babies' brain power... :-)
8. Making Time to Travel- Score: 7- Essence Music Festival, Las Vegas, Home for the Holidays, and Cancun, this has been a pretty good travel year. Next up: New Yoooooooooork, home for my sister's wedding, Savannah, Serenbe, Hilton Head, Iowa, Florida, and some country TBD...Maybe this score should be an 8.
9. Peaceful, positive influence with my students- Score: 7. I'm not a yeller, and I correct in love. But when I am tired and hungry...it shows.
10. Outloving my spouse 50% of the time. Score: N/A I want to make him unreasonably happy. If we both focus on that kind of giving, life may not be perfect, but it will be very good.
Phew...That was kind of exhausting. And now for the honorable mentions...
*healthy, green-ish living, specializing in the little things, trying new things, paying it forward, living without regret, not be a nagging, fussy woman, avoiding the superficial at all costs, serving in missions, creating a welcome home where people actually WANT to spend time.
How is your list coming?
Until next time,
Shon
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