Stumble It!i am distilling down to the essence of the most important values, things, pursuits, passions and ways of being in my life. i am keen to eliminate anything that is not working positively for me and instead have only a streamlined set of tools and relationships that suit me like a puzzle piece fit, inspire me, and help me grow towards my dreams.
the ONE all-purpose tool that i think is THE MOST IMPORTANT in moment by moment being our best self and consistently living our best life is this: SHOW UP.
what do i mean by show up? it's my umbrella phrase that incorporates the following values mix:
- do not phone anything in. i have found myself half (or more) checked out when i need and want to be tuned in. not cool. always behave as if i am face to face with whomever or whatever i am interacting with, and giving my entire focus to that moment.
- focus on the truth. my truth. what is my truth? the answer to that question will guide me down the right path. questioning whether to go the extra mile? what does my integrity tell me to do?
- follow the golden rule. truly, do unto others as you would have done unto you. call it karma, etiquette, compassion, integrity... it is a wise and wonderful guide. when have you ever regretted it?
- when executing the steps of a task or when in an interaction--yes it's essential to make good on our goals, obligations and responsibilities within that task or interaction but when we dig deeper, we can focus on how we can add value, how we can give back, share an a-ha in addition.
- be present. a variation on not phoning in. but being present is being aware, engaged, in the moment--it's seeing not only what's in front of us but also what might not be overtly obvious.
- and lastly BRING IT. i have always used bring it as a response to people who are advising me of challenges ahead. bring it, i'd say, as in, bring it on. but i now see bring it as an attitude and action i must apply to myself. i must bring it ... in every job, in my relationships, in my pursuits and dreams. if i give it my all, i bring it. and in so doing, i can feel positive and gratified in stretching to exceed expectations.
feeling in a rut, like dreams are plateauing, life is lukewarn? SHOW UP. and see then how life shifts to meet your new values verve.
liz
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