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1. do first things first
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2. cultivate relationships
2 entries . 1 cheer 2 people
3. dream more
4 entries . 25 cheers 73 people
4. count my blessings
3 entries . 2 cheers 147 people
5. cultivate optimism
2 entries . 2 cheers 24 people
6. lose 5 kilos
3 entries . 1 cheer 200 people

ask why so many people want to 'have', 'get' and 'buy' instead of 'be', 'do', 'learn' and 'know', and perhaps make a few people stop and think about it
4 entries . 56 cheers

89 people

8. make a smaller ecological footprint
2 entries . 25 cheers 1,044 people
9. draw
10 cheers 391 people
10. perfect the art of listening
7 entries . 8 cheers 2 people

11.

embrace success when it comes my way instead of questioning whether i deserve it
3 entries . 11 cheers

1 person

12. creatively visualize and thus bring it into my life
1 entry . 10 cheers 1 person
13. practice acts of kindness
1 entry . 1 cheer 2 people
14. exoercise
2 entries . 1 cheer 1 person
15. simplify
2 entries . 2 cheers 657 people
16. travel again
2 entries . 5 cheers 21 people
17. find little ways to amuse myself that do not require money
3 entries . 2 cheers 1 person

18.

figure out how my 5 strengths identified by Tom Rath's StrengthFinder relate to who I know myself to be
1 entry . 1 cheer

1 person

19. Create the life I want to live
1 entry . 2 cheers 73 people
20. nurture my soul
2 entries . 1 cheer 1 person

Recent entries

COUNT MY BLESSINGS (read all 3 entries…)

i have someone to spoil me. 4 months ago

and even fulfill my fantasies.

my sweetie gave me an exquisite white orchid yesterday.
that was after i told him that it was ‘one of those things’ that i dreamed of but never found practical enough to get myself.

i’m a lucky hog.

Mar 09, 10:13AM PDT | 4 cheers | 0 comments

cultivate relationships (read all 2 entries…)

a cruel lesson from the universe? 4 months ago

I’ve just found out that one of my best friends (if not THE best), Joseph, passed away over the weekend. I meant to get together with him to celebrate his birthday since Jan 5… somehow it seemed that there was plenty of time, that it was OK to let other things take precedence.

Today I find out he’s gone and the only way I can see him physically is in the casket, provided I fly to Toronto…

I’m feeling sad, and happy for Jo at the same time. If it were up to me to deliver his eulogy, I’d be speaking of his amazing zest for life, his unmatched ability to seize the moment, his sense of humor that respected no authority… Jo was one to actually travel extensively, explore intellectually and passionately enjoy anything that he could. He is just about the only person I know that I can honestly say DARED TO LIVE.

I salute you, Jo! I know you didn’t believe in after-life… But I’m sure you’re making the most of what there is on the flip side.

(and sorry about that birthday dinner, maybe we can somehow catch up later, when I’m there too?)

Mar 03, 10:33AM PST | 3 cheers | 2 comments

find little ways to amuse myself that do not require money (read all 3 entries…)

depreciated rrsp 4 months ago

oh yea, this should b good.

i haven’t looked at the value of my rrsp portfolio in like… 2 years.

considering the current economic slump, i may tomorrow be reviewing… what… 40% of it’s original value?

definitely a good thrifty way to experience a few moments of sheer horror (if u’re in search of that sort of experience).

on the other hand, if u factor in the loss, that might actually be quite an expensive way to amuse oneself.

Feb 25, 10:07PM PST | 0 comments

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