Challenge 57: Take it easy. Have a good rest

March 10, 2010

Well...hmmm...today is already just about over and I'm just now getting around to being able to write. The day just got away from me and this is the first moment I've had a chance to sit down and write. I feel very grateful that I've been so busy lately because my idle hands are definitely not a good thing.

I've been thinking a lot lately about coaching. And fulfillment. It doesn't hurt that right now in certification we are focusing in on the fulfillment part of the process, but still. It is causing me to reflect a lot and really think about what I'm doing and what I want. I feel like so many times, what a person wants is so clouded by what they think they should do, or something that they are afraid of, that what you want is almost secondary to all those "shoulds." I've been trying to strip down those shoulds, those fears, those rules I've placed on myself and really get into what makes me feel fulfilled. I don't have an answer right now, but it's on my mind. I do know that I feel so lucky to have found my puppy. I know it might sound silly, but I just love having him around. He's added so much to my life. Step one in fulfillment...check!

In addition to this fulfillment thinking, I've been thinking of my values. I believe that when I'm living in and honoring my values, that I have a much more fulfilling life. It's one of those things that I always thought I knew..."of course I know what my values are!" but the more I've been thinking about it, the more I'm not sure. There are some no-brainers, and then some that I think need a little work in realizing. I'm going to bring this to my coach next Monday. I think there's something rich here.

I've also been thinking a lot about friendship. I had dinner over at Lily's house tonight and I can't even tell you how amazing it is to have her here, so close. I never realized how much having close friends (not just close as in we tell each other things...but in close proximity to where I live) makes so much of a difference. No wonder why college was so fun!!!! Anyway, I've been enjoying having her here and enjoying reconnecting with old friends (Jaclyn...here's your shout out!).

Basically I feel very lucky in my life. Very blessed.

Challenge: Take it easy and have a good rest

57 down. 308 to go.

P.s. talk to you again in a few hours.