I'm doing 40 things
My writer’s / citizens journalist workshop is March 26 in Ann Arbor, MI. It benefits Groundcover, the newish monthly produced to help homeless people (and sometimes written by them). Any journalists – especially editors – interested in helping out for an hour or two that day during the small group exercise?
Vickie's Life List
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1. Live in gratitude and joy even if I don't accomplish anything else on my list.
1 entry . 23 cheers1 person -
2. be generous every day.
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3. inspire others to do great and meaningful work.
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4. move from success to success (and be a blessing and a success)
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5. embrace adventures and opportunities
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6. teach my children about love and helping others.
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7. live a healthy life (with regular exercise)
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8. Make a good living from creative pursuits (my writing mainly).
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9. Start a success circle.
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10. write three books or more.
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11. take more risks.
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12. go on a mission trip.
4 cheers467 people -
13. go back to Barcelona.
12 cheers17 people -
14. win the lottery.
2 entries . 1 cheer4,031 people -
15. read more books.
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16. express my joy vividly!
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17. create my own website.
4 cheers5,786 people -
18. write more poetry
5 cheers953 people -
19. habla Espanol mejor.
4 cheers1 person -
20. visit Italy and try their gelato!
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21. organize a major fundraiser
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22. Live an abundant life (no matter how much I earn).
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23. take all kinds of classes.
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24. collect exotic, beautiful feathers, shells and rocks from many locales.
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25. ride off into the sunset (on a Harley or a white horse).
8 cheers1 person -
26. play games, dress-up and more with children regularly.
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27. Write more letters (or postcards).
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28. Passionately advocate for justice and positive change in the world.
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29. spend a week living in a treehouse.
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30. Find a balance between the things I want to do and the things I need to do
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31. live by the ocean or a huge lake.
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32. learn to dance (Salsa, swing, more tango)
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33. get organized (at least a little).
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34. start working on Generosity House - or your best Everyday Generosity vision
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35. be a better person today than I was yesterday
7 cheers32 people -
36. Love who i am
2 entries . 8 cheers63 people -
37. Plan an amazing, beautiful, romantic honeymoon!
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38. Create an 'aim high' and 'make a difference' plan for 2013 projects.
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39. Add another person to my 'kitchen cabinet' / board of advisors.
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40. add five clients to my writing coach practice, including one more pro bono person.
1 person
How I did it
It made me
Happier 
How I did it: Every morning I would take a few minutes to jot down at least three things in my gratitude journal. Usually I did this while still in bed. Sometimes I'd take the journal downstairs and add to it while making coffee, breakfast. Read how I did it…
Recent entries
We adopted Dannie, a German Shorthaired Pointer, about 10 days ago. She’s a little needy – still follows me around and hates it when we leave her alone. But she’s very sweet and is learning a lot.
Visited the Humane Society today. So many dogs to choose from. Some sweet cats too. But the little three-legged dog was adopted – I felt glad for him, and sad for us.
We tried out a few others – including one named Hope who’s still a big puppy and sat for a few minutes on my lap, snuggling and kissing me. Also tried to chew on my scarf.
Afterward, we bought a dog crate, food and supplies. Now we have to decide which one is OUR DOG. Big decision.
