Foundation

Moving ahead on the blueprint of my life, I have been reflecting on my values. In the past, I have only paid attention to my values when I become defensive or angry because they are being challenged. More recently, I have been very intentional with integrating them into my daily life. In this practice, I have also had the opportunity to identify where they came from, how I lean on them, and how they show up daily. I look at my upbringing. I reflect on the main players and influencers. For most people, these individuals include their immediate and extended family and I am no different. I have found determination and adventure in my mother. I have found laughter and love of life in my father. I have found connection and profound reflection in my brothers. I have found loyalty and compassion in my sisters. With all of these components creating my foundation, I have been able to move through life with fierce independence, determination, compassion, laughter, and courage. I am eternally grateful for the abundance in my life because of these amazing people.

If you are totally stoked about reflecting on your values, check out the following questions:

1. What is your best (and worst…yes, it is important to go there too…) childhood memory?
2. What is your most memorable family event?
3. What is the single most important thing you learned as a child?
4. What do you admire most about your parents/caregivers and why?
5. Who in your family do you view as a role model and why?
6. What inspires you?

Today is a wonderful day for reflection. And work in some gratitude today too…so important in daily life:)

Much love, LJ