In my journey toward healing, I’m reading “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brené Brown, and
her research is full of life lessons, including “wholehearted living.” Her book is wildly popular and I recommend it for anyone who wants to live a more meaningful life. She recommends making an “Ingredients for Joy
and Meaning” list to help align what you are doing with your life and what
brings you joy and meaning:
“One of the best things that we’ve ever done in our family is making the ‘ingredients for joy and meaning’ list. I encourage you to sit down and make a list of the specific conditions that are in place when everything feels good in your life. Then check that list against your to-do list and your to-accomplish list. It might surprise you,” she writes. Here's my list:
My Ingredients for Joy & Meaning
- Recognize, savor, and enjoy the little things…those are what life is all about.
- Live the moment. If it’s good, then really live it.
- Laugh and smile.
- Love with my whole heart.
- Create memories with my family.
- Watch my daughter laugh.
- Surround myself in nature.
- Be available for spiritual experiences.
- Run. A lot.
- Be my true self: genuine, honest, and authentic.
- Surround myself with people I love.
- Connect with others.
I have my list posted at work and at home to remind me
that I can bring joy and meaning to my life every single day. Thank you, Brené Brown.
What are your ingredients for joy and meaning?
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