Holding back, seizing opportunities, and reframing ‘what ifs’.



MONTHLY REMINDER

Reader, just because you can doesn’t mean you should.

(Over)consumption, (mis)use of power and influence, (over)exertion, giving someone ‘a piece of our mind’…Every action has consequences.

REFLECTION PROMPTS:

  • What will I restrain myself from doing?
  • How will I do this?
  • What will happen if I do it anyway?

AUGUST'S REFLECTION PROMPTS

August presents the following opportunities...

I will seize them by...

There are five months left of 2024; five chances to create opportunities and end the year strong. If it's not been a great year for you so far, you can start from where you are today. Opportunity number one is calling.


2 QUOTES WORTH PONDERING

1. An African proverb on making the most of our precious life:

“When death finds you, may it find you alive.”

REFLECTION PROMPTS:

  • Whose life am I living?
  • What have I done recently to light up my soul?
  • In what ways would my 80-year-old self be (un)happy with my current life choices?

2. American author and voice actor, Tom Bodett on finding happiness:

"They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy: Someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.”

REFLECTION PROMPT:

  • What are my three things?

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