To Be List

Many of us have To Do List lists where we list all those things that we need to do during the day. Some people do a Daily To Do List, others do a Weekly To Do List. While I think these have a value, I think we might also do a To Be List. We are after all called Human Beings, not Human Doings.

So many of us play small, when we were made to play big. How many of us have talent that we keep bottled up. Our talent is like a musical instrument that is always kept in it's case. Our talent is like a tennis racket that is always kept in it's bag. Our talent is like golf clubs that are are always kept in their bag.

So what would be on a To Be List? My list would include:

Today I am happy.
Today I am kind.
Today I am patient.
Today I am giving.
Today I am loving.
Today I am peaceful.

I believe that we must remind ourselves that we are Human Beings, and that To Be Kind, To Be Loving, To Be Giving, is just as important as to accomplish goals.

Please join me in Just Being. And as Dr. Taylor Hartman suggests, "If you were accused of valuing yourself, would there be enough evidence to convict you. True self-esteem is when you adore yourself for no apparent reason. You like yourself simply because you breathe." This is why I think Just Being and to every day do a Just Being List is so important.

Jana Ruth
Author of Laugh and Live Happier: P.L.A.Y.S. for Life
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