Two Simple Questions That Could Shape Your Future
As you reflect on the past year and consider the one upcoming, here are two simple questions that could shape your future.
User warning: Keep in mind that God may be speaking to you through your own desires, but also that, as humans, we are all susceptible to wanting things to be comfortable and resolved.
Question #1: What do you want less of in your life?
Right away, a list of things comes to my mind. I'll share a few ideas, but as you answer, try to narrow it down to just a few. (Remember the post about bullet point journaling- I some ideas from there.)
In no particular order, here are some things to want less of: hurry, hurt, obligation, overwhelm, confusion, frustration, anger, self-pity, worry, disconnection, fear, angst, lack, sadness, shame, tiredness, or feeling behind. If you found yourself wondering why I chose a certain word and not another, maybe the word you thought of is a good one for your list.
Okay - reread the list and see if you can narrow it down to three.
Question #2: What do you want more of in your life?
(Did you see that question coming?) It may surprise you that the answers you choose may not be the exact opposites of what you want less of.
Let's take a look at a few.
- Wanting less hurry may invite better planning, or clarity of purpose, or saying "yes" to fewer things.
- Less hurt may mean you need more forgiveness flowing from your life, or maybe it is time for counseling.
- Obligation is a big one for me. What I need more of in place of it is not necessarily freedom, but rather clarity. I am praying to grow in discernment like never before!
- Moving away from confusion may mean addressing limiting beliefs or lies I have been believing that have been clouding my thinking.
You get the picture.
Can I challenge you to set aside some time in this season and answer the first question with 3 words, then consider what you want more of in place of those items, and then (most importantly) make a plan for how you will go about removing and adding your answers to these questions to make your next year your best yet!
You can't change things you don't recognize, but recognition is only the first step to actual transformation. If you are serious about investing in spiritual health, it will be a journey, but you can do it! Good coaching can help - good coach training helps you AND helps you help others. Is it time?
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