Photo of me in San Antonio at the Hotel Emma at the Pearl.
Looking into and optimistic future.
This is not a full list, but I thought I would share a few of my goals and intentions for this year. The list will evolve as the year progresses, but it’s a good place to start. I wish you all a prosperous and fulfilling year!
Be more kind, open, joyful, playful, and patient.
Keep cultivating awareness of my thoughts and emotions, and in each instance dig down to the root cause of any distress to understand myself better. Seek a peaceful and calm mind that is not easily triggered or victimized by other’s actions.
Dare greatly to be more vulnerable and live a wholehearted life.
Be consistent with my morning routine
Ideally, eat only when I am hungry and do not over eat. Moderation. Avoid emotional eating and seek awareness of what I am trying to suppress or avoid with food. Redirect to healthier outlets such as exercise, mediation, or journaling. Say a prayer of gratitude before meals and eat as mindfully as possible.
Work on cooking skills and practice. Eat healthy whole foods.
Exercise consistently to avoid more back problems and to work on strength, stamina, and stability.
Practice Spanish every day.
Keep reading and listening to books, 100-200 a year.
Pursue a business producing podcasts for others.
Consistently produce my own podcasts.
Watch for the tendency to look for happiness outside of myself. Cultivate self-compassion, love, and acceptance.
Find a long term partner for a serious relationship. Someone kind, intelligent, joyful, open, passionate, secure, and grounded.
Be a better friend and a better listener.
Journal every day and work on becoming a better writer.
Don’t act or think like a victim. Take 100% responsibility for my life circumstances and all of my words and actions.