“No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.”
-Calvin Coolidge
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
“Honor has been the reward for what he gave.” Think about that for a moment. As we approach the end of a year and the beginning on another, honor is an interesting place to focus ones reflection.
How would you define honor? In your own words...
The dictionary defines honor this way:
1. honor /noun/
high respect; great esteem.
2. honor /verb/
regard with great respect.
Reading A Year of Living Consciously this morning, Gay Hendricks challenged us all to celebrate and thank those whose gifts have enriched our lives over the past year and to honor yourself for the many ways your gifts have enriched others.
Pause and make time to reflect over the past year
Below are some questions to ask yourself and others in your sphere of influence.
What people have influenced the quality of your life? Spend some time here...think about both your personal and professional influences...
What experiences have you had that have made a significant impact? Something you personally experienced... Perhaps it's impact surprised you...
What has been your greatest accomplishment this year? Don't sell yourself short... Dig deep...
What are you most grateful for? big of small...
What have you learned about yourself this year? Think about it... This question is specifically about you...
How can you mark and celebrate all that you have accomplished on this leg of your journey? Be as creative as possible... consider an experience or something material to mark the occasion...
How will you share your gifts in 2022? Where would you like to focus and make an impact..? Your choice...
“What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on
what you bring to the new year.” -Vern McLellan
What are you willing to do to honor yourself and others? Today and in the year ahead...
Don’t miss your opportunity. Be intentional. Encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
Wishing you peace, prosperity, and bountiful blessings in the year ahead...
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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Reference:
Hendricks, Gay; A year of Living Consciously: 365 Daily Inspirations for Creating a Life of Passion and Purpose. Harper One, New York, NY 1998.
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