I love your fresh take on how to build a practice of on-going reflection, rather than making unrealistic New Year’s resolutions once a year. Thanks for these newsletters - I always feel wiser after reading them!
Precisely! It is something I try to actively pursue. I believe we need intentional reflection, more often the better. It can definitely be overwhelming setting a bunch of lofty goals just because of the date. Why not take risks or feel deeply passionate about a new life project more than just when the calendar turns?
Interesting about the 'be' vs 'become' dichotomy. I came across this today as I was building out my goals in August Bradley's Notion template. The question I was asking myself was 'do I make my value goal to "be an accomplished writer" or "become an accomplished writer"?' I was thinking of the old adage of dressing for the job you want rather than the job you have. The question one asks of children is 'what do you want to be ...', not 'what do you want to become...'.
Thank you Cams! That template sounds neat - job well done! That adage always makes me think. I have also heard of the power of writing affirmations in the present 3rd person tense in this case "Cams is an accomplished writer". I fear that the reason we think we are not already what we seek is mere because of the voices of resistance in our heads. I feel like I'm lying to say I am not aspiring (or becoming) and I already am, but that is the surest way to make it manifest itself I think?
I love your fresh take on how to build a practice of on-going reflection, rather than making unrealistic New Year’s resolutions once a year. Thanks for these newsletters - I always feel wiser after reading them!
Precisely! It is something I try to actively pursue. I believe we need intentional reflection, more often the better. It can definitely be overwhelming setting a bunch of lofty goals just because of the date. Why not take risks or feel deeply passionate about a new life project more than just when the calendar turns?
Interesting about the 'be' vs 'become' dichotomy. I came across this today as I was building out my goals in August Bradley's Notion template. The question I was asking myself was 'do I make my value goal to "be an accomplished writer" or "become an accomplished writer"?' I was thinking of the old adage of dressing for the job you want rather than the job you have. The question one asks of children is 'what do you want to be ...', not 'what do you want to become...'.
Great writing as always Jen!
Thank you Cams! That template sounds neat - job well done! That adage always makes me think. I have also heard of the power of writing affirmations in the present 3rd person tense in this case "Cams is an accomplished writer". I fear that the reason we think we are not already what we seek is mere because of the voices of resistance in our heads. I feel like I'm lying to say I am not aspiring (or becoming) and I already am, but that is the surest way to make it manifest itself I think?