The Wilderness of Life Life is like getting lost in the wilderness without a compass. We need to figure out true North by locating the sun and tracking its shadow. Whatever we identify as our sun determines our direction. Our sun is that thing that we draw light and warmth from. For some of us it is our family, for others work, and for most a combination of factors. Taking a good look, to locate where our sun is, gives us an opportunity to live a life that is heading true north. Without this, we may find ourselves traveling in circles, with that uneasy feeling of “Uh oh, this looks too familiar.” When we get up in the morning we need to look up into the sky and get our bearings. We will not get it exactly right, but as long as our direction is basically accurate we will move ahead purposefully. Without taking this time though, days, weeks, months and a life may pass, only to find us in the same spot. Here is a three-step process to stop doing this now: 1) Make a list of top values, and then narrow it down to the top five. Repeatedly review this list on a card, or memo on our smartphones that reminds us to notice the signposts as we move throughout the day, allowing us to be true to our path. 2) Set daily written goals of how far we are going to travel today on our path. What needs to happen for us get us closer to being our true and best selves? 3) Reflect at the end of the day, for at least several minutes, and see if we need to adjust our course and how, or if we need to just keep moving along the same path.
Posted on: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 05:32:54 +0000