Just a year ago we were beginning to embrace pandemic ways. The focus was to find and live the silver linings and live in healthy, positive ways. Clearly that was a positive mindset with resulted in good growth and development despite the pandemic limitations.
Now, a year later, we're emerging from a pandemic year as we pick up the pandemic pieces and apply what we learned in the past year. In some ways, I feel like I can look ahead again, and this makes me very happy.
What will I do?
Healthy lifestyle
As I've done all year, I'll continue to heed the advice of medical and science experts about what we need to do to stay as healthy as positive. So far, those in the know, have mostly directed us well. I trust their investment in good living and healthy lives so I'll continue to read/watch their words and actions.
Take my own advice
I've thought a lot about what it takes to live well in the past year. I've read a lot about it too, and now I want to deepen my commitment to taking my own advice in this arena. Basically I want a best possible pattern of living and I want to nurture relationships in ways that matter.
Creative pursuits
I hope to commit to more creative pursuits as to create brings me joy and gives me unique ways to serve, teach, and inspire others.
Research
I'll continue to read a lot, learn, and use what I know to do good work in life.
Dream
Clearly I am a dreamer, and I'll continue to dream a lot as I think about best possible living, contribution, places, and relationships in life.
Presence
At this stage, to be present for those I love and the situations I am committed to is most valuable. To listen more than speak, act more than talk about it, and support rather than lead are taking priority.
Home
I will continue to deeply think about and act related to the concept and creation of a warm, welcoming home--what does that mean, and what role will that play in my future life.