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What's Really Important to You ?
" Throughout our lives, many of us may find ourselves changing direction in careers, however, writing has been a part of my life.
There has always been this burning desire to share with others."
A few years ago I was watching Ellen on television & they were talking about a life list, a list that a girl made of all the things that she wanted to accomplish by the end of her life.
If I recall she was diagnosed with cancer, don't quote me on that though, I'm not positive.
The list contained things similar to a traditional resolution list, but it also included goals that were for fun rather than an accomplishment or need; such as sky diving or learn how to knit.
But I was thinking to myself that the term, " Life List " seemed so much more in depth to me.
To contain more meaningful things.
I guess it was just the way I interpreted it.
Not to knock the traditional resolution list, Lord knows, we all need improvement, right ?
But what about things that are more in depth ?
Things that a person never really, " graduate " from ?
Those daily challenges that we face over and over again ?
Many people have a New Year Resolution, a list of goals that we plan and hope to accomplish by the end of the year.
These things can be a wide variety of things ( usually things " Needed " to be accomplished ) such as buy a home, lose weight, quit smoking, go back to school, etc.
Anyway, as I was watching the show, I kept thinking these thoughts as well as what in particular I had in mind that would be included in my life list.
I was inspired !
I even thought to myself that this would make a fantastic scrapbook page, a creative way to document my personal thoughts.
So I made this page with 20 different items & I have to tell ya, I think it's one of my favorites.
But more importantly than the scrapbook page is that it is something that I do try to focus on...on a daily basis.
I strive, no matter how hard it may seem some days, to maintain this list with as much balance in my life as I humanly can.
But I thought I would share this with you all because I know I am not the only person in the world who is concerned about self improvement.
So as you take a peek into my personal life, consider what you might have on your own life list, and maybe even embark on making a life list ( Not necessarily a scrapbook page, just the list ) for yourself.
Perhaps you might even want to put it away for your children when they grow up, a tangible item for them to hold on to after your gone.
It will give your children one day or whoever reads it in later days, a glimpse into who you truly are deep down.
" Nancy's Life List "
1.Keep a close relationship with God.
2.Be a loving and caring wife.
3.Listen to my kids with a caring ear.
4.Help others in need.
5.Be a better person.
6.Explore nature & it's beauty.
7.Honor my mother.
8.Be good to myself.
9.Live joyfully.
10.Practice gratitude, humility, compassion & forgiveness.
11.Laugh everyday.
12.Know Jack spiritually. (This is my son who passed away)
13.Provide the safest, most loving & understanding place for my kids to rely on.
14.Remember my father with peace. (passed away)
15.Be the best friend my husband needs me to be.
16.Remember my past & where I came from.
17.Trust in my dreams & fly.
18.Keep my family close together.
19.Regret nothing, it's my soul's strengths.
20.Live to learn.....more about life.
" Throughout our lives, many of us may find ourselves changing direction in careers, however, writing has been a part of my life.
There has always been this burning desire to share with others."
A few years ago I was watching Ellen on television & they were talking about a life list, a list that a girl made of all the things that she wanted to accomplish by the end of her life.
If I recall she was diagnosed with cancer, don't quote me on that though, I'm not positive.
The list contained things similar to a traditional resolution list, but it also included goals that were for fun rather than an accomplishment or need; such as sky diving or learn how to knit.
But I was thinking to myself that the term, " Life List " seemed so much more in depth to me.
To contain more meaningful things.
I guess it was just the way I interpreted it.
Not to knock the traditional resolution list, Lord knows, we all need improvement, right ?
But what about things that are more in depth ?
Things that a person never really, " graduate " from ?
Those daily challenges that we face over and over again ?
Many people have a New Year Resolution, a list of goals that we plan and hope to accomplish by the end of the year.
These things can be a wide variety of things ( usually things " Needed " to be accomplished ) such as buy a home, lose weight, quit smoking, go back to school, etc.
Anyway, as I was watching the show, I kept thinking these thoughts as well as what in particular I had in mind that would be included in my life list.
I was inspired !
I even thought to myself that this would make a fantastic scrapbook page, a creative way to document my personal thoughts.
So I made this page with 20 different items & I have to tell ya, I think it's one of my favorites.
But more importantly than the scrapbook page is that it is something that I do try to focus on...on a daily basis.
I strive, no matter how hard it may seem some days, to maintain this list with as much balance in my life as I humanly can.
But I thought I would share this with you all because I know I am not the only person in the world who is concerned about self improvement.
So as you take a peek into my personal life, consider what you might have on your own life list, and maybe even embark on making a life list ( Not necessarily a scrapbook page, just the list ) for yourself.
Perhaps you might even want to put it away for your children when they grow up, a tangible item for them to hold on to after your gone.
It will give your children one day or whoever reads it in later days, a glimpse into who you truly are deep down.
" Nancy's Life List "
1.Keep a close relationship with God.
2.Be a loving and caring wife.
3.Listen to my kids with a caring ear.
4.Help others in need.
5.Be a better person.
6.Explore nature & it's beauty.
7.Honor my mother.
8.Be good to myself.
9.Live joyfully.
10.Practice gratitude, humility, compassion & forgiveness.
11.Laugh everyday.
12.Know Jack spiritually. (This is my son who passed away)
13.Provide the safest, most loving & understanding place for my kids to rely on.
14.Remember my father with peace. (passed away)
15.Be the best friend my husband needs me to be.
16.Remember my past & where I came from.
17.Trust in my dreams & fly.
18.Keep my family close together.
19.Regret nothing, it's my soul's strengths.
20.Live to learn.....more about life.
I want to give this some thought....but will share this much now.
My life today revolves around me, DH, DD and friends, that includes this site!
I am adjusting to the changes that have occurred inside me over the last 2 years. I don't ever remember being as calm, tolerant or as forgiving as I am now.....life lessons learned from experiences and good souls here! I like Me better now, but find I am craving outlets for creativity and experiences, ADVENTURES call to me constantly.....my mind and spirit are open to so many things and in ways I haven't been before. I feel young and old at the same time....LOL I don't think I will be running any marathons or climbing any mountains, but just want to get out and try new things. More and more I am finding my own reactions surprise me. This is an interesting experience.....but then maybe I have just learned to stop and smell the roses!
Thanks for sharing with me Nancy, and making me aware of what is going on in my own head!
I guess I'm kinda in the same boat as armymom
significant life changing event knocked me on a new path