Today is a day of questions. I think that regeneration requires that you ask a bunch of questions – of yourself, of others, of the universe. I’ve written about the loss of my uncle and my favorite high school teacher in the past month, and it has gotten me to turn inward. First as part of a grieving process, and then as a process of rebirth and regeneration. So, today, I want to share some questions that I’ve been thinking about and that I think are instructive for everyday life. Importantly, major life events don’t necessarily need to prompt reflective thought, so take these down even if all you’re doing today is watching daytime television and potentially going to work!
How do I look at the world – as a narrative or a sequence of events?
What inspires me?
What situations make me feel the most secure/happy/solid? What situations feel comfortable, but not necessarily amazing? What situations absolutely suck?
Who or what adds value and meaning to my life? (the secret to this one is to break it down by looking at situations in which you feel the most content/satisfied and working backwards from there)
What do I actively want to pursue? What do I want to let fall away? How do I go about it?
Once you’ve started ruminating a little bit, check out some lessons on how to get there and make it happen!