I feel grounded in two questions Maggie Rogers posed to herself, namely:
How do I keep the things sacred in my life really safe?
How do I reconstruct every aspect of my life and my career to keep those things at the centre?
sacred things
- thinking clearly & feeling deeply
- the unknown territories of my thinking
- my peace, wisdom, and intuition
- my most exciting and resonant questions
- relationships built on mutual curiosity, respect, affection, and freedom
- the ability to recognise what actually matters
- the ability to pay attention to the things that matter
things I'm saying yes to
- solitude
- saying less, observing more
- sitting with my thinking and challenging my assumptions
- meeting new people, especially people outside my usual circles and comfort zone
- time to think quietly w/ minimal external influence & interference
- simpler thinking patterns to minimise overthinking and free up mental energy
- honing outward-facing skills such as public speaking and hosting strangers
- learning from the principles and processes of independent thinkers
things I'm saying no to
- too much introspection (narcissism & escapism)
- being agreeable out of the fear of being disliked
- projects and commitments where I'm in charge of other people or finances
- last minute commitments, especially ones where my personhood is undervalued