Six Questions
I am still putting together my list of 101 things to do in 1001 days, and it’s getting really hard because I want the list to matter. I don’t want it just to be of things to just cross off a list, even though those are easier. I may have a lot of those as filler. Six questions I thought about while working on the list:
1. Who do I love, and what am I doing about it?
Friends and family. Ever since this summer, I have not done as good of a job balancing between the two. Many of my friends do not have family nearby or live away from them, so their time is not split between the two. I went to dim sum today with the mom and sister, and it was just nice to have that mother-daughters time. I told her about RV. And of course, the first few questions were related to his race and whether or not he had a job.
2. Am I pursuing my dream, or is fear stopping me?
I don’t know what my dream is anymore, and that might be the problem. I’m going through the motions of life. I suppose it’s always been my goal to make the most of life, but that doesn’t necessarily constitute “a dream.” Am I stopping myself?
3. Am I doing something that matters?
I often talk about how my work is not a life or death matter, so as not to be stressed about it. However, in the end, the work does matter to someone out there. What other things can I do to make “it” matter?
4. What am I doing to help others?
Once in awhile, I volunteer. I go down to the food bank and help sort rice or beans. Sometimes I donate to charity. I also make loans on Kiva. What else can I do to help others? I’m thinking that it does not necessarily have to be someone or some group that I don’t know personally. Helping out a friend or acquaintance would count just the same.
5. Am I as good a person as I want to be?
I think so. There’s room for improvement, but I won’t put the pressure on.
6. What am I doing to live life with passion, health and energy?
They all sort of tie together, with this one as the big one. Passion, health, and energy? I often find myself exhausted and tired, knowing that my time was not well-spent. Ugh. It disgusts me. I need to take part in activities that invigorate and wake me up!
