Being Reflective
Not like a mirror, but remembering and assessing things that have happened, whether in your recent or distant past. That’s me today, thinking about this week in particular. From regaining the ability to write, well type, again, to past failures and successes to the start of the year, that’s how my thoughts have manifested this morning. I’m not a rise and shine morning person, I am certain I didn’t inherit that trait from my parents, yet my thoughts are somewhat racing this morning.
As I sit here, I’m listening to my morning routine music. A playlist I created and changed several times over the years. It’s uplifting and gets me in the mood to do what needs to be done. I know how much I’ll write by the end of three songs. I know when I’ll take a short break, grab more coffee, maybe a cigarette, then two more songs while I write what I’m grateful for, I created and have maintained this routine since 2017 while living in Rio de Janeiro, writing the first draft of my first book. The list has worked even when I didn’t want to. My body remembers what I’m supposed to do when those particular songs are playing that particular order and feeling like it or not, I write.
This week has been more akin to coming home after a long absence. Maybe like visiting my elementary or high school after not being a student there in decades. It’s like I’m living in a nostalgic period this week, but I know it’s not a dream, but more of a dream come true. I’m still on the planet. I’m still working towards my purpose. I’m still willing to do whatever it takes. I’m similar to, yet profoundly different from the previous version of myself.
Today, Friday, April 5, 2024, I am grateful that:
Herb and I got a chance to speak yesterday. Thursdays are a day I truly look forward to. The camaraderie, the friendship, the collaboration, and most importantly, his wisdom are are condensed into a short 30 minute call. It’s my hope he gets as much out of our conversations as I do.
Dr. Kain and I got a chance to catch up too. There’s an old adage “you are who you hang out with” and I’ve got a bunch of highly educated, successful, family oriented, and God fearing people in my circle. We had a great conversation and she verified my willingness to speak at an upcoming event in June or July. She wanted to check my temperature on speaking to a couple hundred women during the event. As long as I can make a positive impact, doesn’t matter if it’s a couple, a couple dozen, or a couple thousand people, I’m in and willing to serve.
I finally have a concrete, weel it’s forming, idea on how to share these lists. It’ll manifest within the following few days. I’ve got a bunch to get done this weekend, but finally, an entire platform dedicated to similarly aligned people is available and free to start. I’m in!
How often do you reflect or assess yourself?
Past and present performance in the following areas: professionally, financially, spiritually, relationships(romantic and plutonic)?
How much better would your circumstances be if you did these assessments more often, more consistently?
What changes did you make from your last assessments?
Abe,
Be Greater!!!