If you broke your life down into categories, what would they be?
Sheri Salata spoke about the Pillars of her life. The categories of how she wants to live her life. What the important things were and then how to make sure she is serving them.
Her categories included, happiness, spirituality, adventure, creativity etc.
It has me looking at my life differently.
Instead of one big lump, there really are segments to our life. Things I plan on doing and then, a bunch of space that idles along without direction. I am going to try and incorporate her pillar idea into my life.
I have already carved out space for doing Art and moving outdoors. I listen to inspiring podcasts and books while I traverse my mail route. But, there are moments that are undirected.
When I look upon my life and how I envision it being, there are many places that I fail to work on.
If I sorted out my life in increments, I would see where I spend my time and why and then the places that are pretty neglected and not part of my life.
A whole life to me, would include - (a rough draft)
Mindfulness/yoga
New adventures
Creativity
Movement outdoors
Writing
Healthy eating
Women groups
Relationships
Friendships
Learning - teaching
As I look upon these categories, there are a few that I am pretty consistent in and then some that could use much more of my focus.
I don't think we plan with intent our days and lives. We seldom see what we are doing and how it fits into the life we want.
How many stressful things do we do, that perhaps we can let go of?
How many more fun things can we incorporate into our days?
What places will help us grow and learn and expand?
As I walk through my day, I will have to see if what I am doing and what I am wanting to be, match.
Am I being who I want to be or am I just idling along and letting my life flow aimlessly?