Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Moving ahead in life

 There are many choices that can help us move ahead in life. Those choices will differ from person to person, but as I make peace with a long-lasting struggle, I want to think about life ways that have proved positive for me, life ways I hope to continue as long as those ways result in good living. 

Generosity

I like to be generous with my time and resources. I truly enjoy helping others when I have what they need. 

Shared endeavor and adventure

I truly enjoy working with others to achieve a good time or positive contribution. I love the kind of teamwork that results in happiness, meaning, and positive outcomes. 

Good communication

I enjoy positive communication that's honest, straightforward, helpful, inspiring, and wise. 

Adventure

I love sharing in safe adventures with others.

Warm welcoming homes

I like living in a warm, welcoming home and I enjoy visiting warm, welcoming homes. 

Love

I love all things related to love--love stories, love celebrations, loving relationships. . . . . .

Creativity

I enjoy creating on my own and with others. 

Entertaining

I enjoy planning and hosting parties. 

Celebrating

I love to acknowledge and celebrate people's happiness and achievements. 

History

I enjoy walking back in time to understand people's stories. 

Politics

I enjoy reading about and thinking about politics. As I do this, I think about political situations that promote the kind of actions that create good living for all. 

Spirituality

Rather than adherence to any one human-created religion, I enjoy building and deepening my spirituality in many very private and personal ways. 

Friendship

I enjoy having a myriad of good friends and I enjoy building those friendships in positive ways. 

Healthy routines

I know that a healthy routine creates good living for oneself and others. 

Self respect

We need to love and care for ourselves. We can't let others treat us with contempt, harm, or hurt. Everyone deserves to be treated lovingly with care. 

These are many attributes of good living that I believe in. Onward. 

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