A Word That Will Change Everything in 2018
Choosing a word for 2018 has the power to transform your life on every level - and in ways you could never anticipate. Here's what I've learned from five years of this annual practice.
Choosing a word for 2018 has the power to transform your life on every level - and in ways you could never anticipate. Here's what I've learned from five years of this annual practice.
So much of our lives is determined by our perspective, but we don’t grow up understanding this. This is the path to a level of gratitude, contentment, and appreciation that are the keys to unlocking what we truly want, deep down inside.
I’ve been on a quest to feel known and understood for as long as I can remember, because I’ve always felt different. This led me to extensively research my wiring, and I discovered a better way to look at this.
As an introvert, part of the beauty of a solo trip is to retreat into my head and limit interaction with others as much as possible, but over the years I’ve met some fascinating people. This trip was no exception.
I’ve been traveling for 11 wonderful days. My solo adventure showed me a way of living that I want to integrate into my “real life” routine.
I’ve always thought about my introverted wiring as limiting, and something I had to overcome. I’ve felt like there is something wrong with me, and the only possible solution would be to become more extroverted, because that’s the ideal–right?
It’s so easy to give into the weight of overwhelm. It’s one of my default emotions, and never part of an intentional response. But I've finally discovered the key to changing the way you feel in almost every situation.
I began doing something tragic over ten years ago. I started shelving my dreams and some of the things I loved most, pushing essential parts of myself deep down inside. I did it because I thought I had no choice. I didn’t know what I know now.
I tend to be guilty of trying to think positively and find the silver lining right away, but I’ve realized that in situations like this, it’s so important to let myself just feel sad. To sit inside the sadness until it teaches me what I'm supposed to know.
Staying quiet can be more effective than fighting to be heard, and unexpected insight can arise from the person who has been actively listening, observing, and internally analyzing during a meeting.