As the year winds down, I am filled with gratitude. I awoke early on Sunday after a peaceful, beautiful sleep, filled to the top with gratitude. My reflections focused on the year and quickly turned to my life. The common factor in my gratitude is the people. Each stage of my life introduced me to new groups of people who taught me, laughed with me and cried with me. Not all of them stuck around, some moved through, but they each left a mark.
In reflection, I notice my life as an intricate network. The connections fire up with light as they are made and glow sometimes to get my attention. When something really great happens in your life, can you trace it back to the origin?
How did I get here? It’s a question asked by The Talking Heads and often a reflection tool for me. How did I get that awesome gig that will keep me busy in 2023? As I follow the trail, I realize many people supported me as I wove through my life. As I work through the connections that led to the business, my gratitude for each of those people along the way grows.
I have had a wonderful life. Full of struggles, heartache, joy, perseverance, grief – all of the ups and downs. Mostly, I have had a life full of wonderful people.
Try this reflection as we end 2022:
- Grab a notebook, your favorite notebook, and a pen.
- Pour yourself a cup of your favorite beverage and relax in your favorite spot.
- Make a list of the times you felt successful in 2022.
- Choose three or four of those successes and trace back how they came about.
- If you were responsible for reaching out to make something happen, write down the people you encountered once you reached out.
- If you cannot think of times you felt successful in 2022, think about times you felt supported. Who is the first person you call when you need to talk?
- If you feel you have not been supported, please reach out to someone.
Be grateful and share your gratitude with someone else.
For more information contact Mary Balistreri, The Mindful Business Coach at mary@mbtmorebusinesstodayllc.com
For more information contact Mary Balistreri, The Mindful Business Coach at mary@mbtmorebusinesstodayllc.com