In my last blog post, I wrote about how living from our values makes our lives more authentic, joyful and meaningful. But what would that look like? Is it really possible? Or practical?
Well, let’s use my values to see what this might look like. My values are:
Adventure Authenticity Creativity Freedom Integrity Respect Spirituality Transformation
How could I create a life that is a true expression of these values? Here are some options:
• Commit to experiencing a new place/restaurant/sport every month
• Participate in extreme sports such as rock climbing
• Write a blog in which I express my authenticity (hey, I already do that!)
• Take classes that express my creativity
• Create “free” days for myself, when I do whatever I feel like
• Volunteer with organizations I believe in
• Go on spiritual retreats
And taking it a step further:
• Volunteer with an organization like Mother Teresa’s orphanage in Calcutta
• Lead tours to spiritual locations or see places through spiritual eyes
• Become a minister to lead people through spiritual transformation
• Go on a trip in which I combine work and the freedom of the open road
• Coordinate a huge creative project like the creation of an AIDS quilt
• Be a coach who works with people to find their authentic voice
There are so many more examples! And they all entice and delight me because they are reflections of my values.
So, what are your values? How could you incorporate them into your life in ways that are beautiful and rewarding expressions of the best of you?
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