Cutting Back
My list of activities to cut down in order to become happy would be minimal. The wheel that we previously had to work on is small, like I said before, I keep a small circle of friends and family close to me. If I had to choose to cut back, it would probably be my hobbies, golf, diving, river rafting, and fishing. That's just a few. I would cut back just to be able to spend more time with family and/or friends.
Action Index I
Where to look to create more love and belonging in my life
1
I have not spent time to myself to get to know myself.
I think I need to spend more time with family that I don't see much.
3
I have joined a so called group, the YMCA.
4
I could have a better working relationship with some of my co-workers
5
I have a wonderful relationship with my preacher, he calls every so often, especially the days I don't show up for church. He has been saint for me and my family.
Action Index II
Where to look to create more power and recognition
1
I believe I can create more power and recognition in a few different areas of where I work.
** Joining a specialty team, such as, SCUBA, Technical Rescue Team, Hazmat
These teams require hours of training and classes. Being a member of either team
would give me power and recognition
Action Index III
Where to look to create more fun and pleasure
2
A list of things that I will try to do:
*make a dinner in the middle of the week
*ride in a hot air balloon
*have a picnic in the living room with my two girls
*be more spontaneous
Action Index IV
Where to look to create more freedom in my life
1
There are decisions that I have made and then put off for another time.
2
I recently made a clock out of an old cedar tree for my father and law.
And after it was finished, I did have a sense of freedom and accomplishment.
3
I think I will grab my wife and kids tonight and we can all dance in the den.
6
For those of you that read this; Having a garden is a relief. You work hard to till the ground, get the soil nice and soft and rich, plant the seeds and watch them grow. I have had a garden for the past three years. It gives me a sense of freedom and power. I also saves us money by not having to buy tomatoes, green beans, squash, butter beans, and especially cucumbers.
You should try it, even if it is a small garden.
Chapter 7
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Well, I am not going to lie I haven't even read the chapter but after
posting last week I decided to take personal time and act to empower myself
to have w...
16 years ago
4 comments:
I agree with you about the garden. Connecting with nature, hands in the soil, connecting to what is real (and later tastes good or looks pretty!)is relaxing.
How did that dancing in the den go? Bet there were lots of laughs.
Interesting... a ride in a hot air balloon. It sounds fun and involves the friends and family your are around, I would imagine it would give you a sense of freedom as well.
I never thought of that but it is on the forefront of my mind now.
I highly recommend a hot air balloon ride, but be careful. My first one was $250, the second was $16,000! I bought one!
I had my commercial balloon license for several years, lost it after I lost the balloon in a divorce. What an excellent escape. There is nothing like being in a 4 foot square basket at 10,000 feet at sunrise, except floating along at treetop level at sunset in the fall. Now you've done it, I want another one!
I feel the same way, in that it would be activities, not people, on the chopping block.
I'm impressed at how you incorporate your family in the different activities for meeting your needs. I think that will go a lot farther than doing anything by yourself.
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