2020, I’m still trying to wrap my brain and heart around it; the immense loss of life, the range of emotions and isolation, trying new ways to connect with each other online and learning to work from home.
Although I have struggled to adjust to the ongoing lockdowns here in London, I must admit that I am now grateful that I was forced to slow down. The rushing that had become normalized in my modern work life, has slowly dissipated. As I am not running to catch a train, grab lunch, or whatever else I used to rush to do, I can no longer hide behind busyness. Having this time for contemplation, to take stock of my life has been both liberating and scary as hell.
Behind the busyness are questions that I intend to make the habit of revisiting in 2021 and beyond. In no particular order, these include:
What is important to me? How do I define success, happiness, a good life?
How do I want to spend my time? Who do I want to spend it with?
Why am I doing x? What is my intention?
Is the 9-5 life aligned with my definition of a happy, successful, good life? If not, how will I create a new path for myself?
Do I have enough? Am I making thoughtful purchases? What kind of consumer would I like to be? What would owning less look like for me?
How can I show up for myself everyday, the way I show up for my job?
What habits and behaviours will contribute to greater ease, joy, and simplicity in my life?
I know, I know, that’s quite a bit to unpack. It’s what propelled me to start this blog.
As we slowly emerge from this pandemic, I can decide how we want to live going forward. This will certainly require that I make time for introspection and be willing to confront and walk through whatever that may bring up for me.
I hope you’ll join me on the journey. I look forward to sharing and connecting as we make 2021 the year we snap out of default patterns and start to create the life that has been waiting patiently behind our old busy selves.
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