Sunday Thinking

Learning is a daily experience and a lifetime mission.

The weekly Sunday Thinking newsletter is quick-hit content that aims to provide a booster shot to your thought process as you end and start your week.

"I’m no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I’m changing the things I cannot accept."

― Angela Davis, Scholar

I. Time, Our Most Valuable Asset

Time is either invested or spent.

Invested time — actions that compound:

  • Reading

  • Writing

  • Mindfulness

  • Focused Work

  • Physical Activity

  • Relationship Building

Spent time — actions that don’t.

Focus on investing time, not spending it.

Source: Sahil Bloom, Where It Happens

II. Lean In

  • Lean into your joy.

  • Lean into your truth.

  • Lean into your identity.

  • Lean into your intuition.

  • Lean into your strengths.

  • Lean into your discernment.

"I’m learning that recognizing and leaning into the discomfort of vulnerability teaches us how to live with joy, gratitude and grace.” ― Brené Brown

III. Monkey Mind vs. Monk Mind

The monkey mind jumps from branch to branch, gets distracted, and is easily entertained. It goes along in default, autopilot, numb mode. The monk mind stops to observe, be present, gain awareness, and is proactive, not reactive. It is constantly trying to find ways to improve, as opposed to finding ways to instantly gratify.

  • Monkey Mind: Overwhelmed by multiple branches Monk Mind: Focused on the root of the issue

  • Monkey Mind: Short-term gratification Monk Mind: Long-term gain

  • Monkey Mind: Amplifies negatives and fears Monk Mind: Works on breaking down negatives and fears

  • Monkey Mind: Controlled by anger, worry, and fear Monk Mind: Controls and engages energy wisely

  • Monkey Mind: Does whatever feels good Monk Mind: Seeks self-control and mastery

  • Monkey Mind: Looks for temporary fixes Monk Mind: Looks for genuine solutions

Source: Jay Shetty, Think Like A Monk

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V. Question

Am I willing to look foolish today so I can learn something that will make me better tomorrow?

VII. This Week, I Will

  1. Ask for help.

  2. Protect my peace.

  3. Say yes to my dreams.

  4. Intentionally choose joy.

  5. Practice self-care before burnout.

The Last Words…

"The greatest gift you can offer the world is your truest, most authentic self. You were created exactly as you are because who you are is who this world needs. It's your wit. Your humor. Your grace. Your passion. It's the fire that burns inside of you. It's your fierce courage and irrepressible spirit. It's the way you love with your whole entire being unapologetically, fully, without fear. It's your unique presence. Your divine signature. It's the way your smile can change a person's entire day. How your heart pours out love without expectations or conditions. It's the wisdom that lives inside of you. Your voice. Your words. Your ideas. Your creativity. You're an original. Unmatched. Incomparable. Second to none. Let go of who you think you're supposed to be. Step into your truest self and explore every hidden depth of your inner being. Be who you are. Offer what only you can give. You will never be too much or not enough for the people worthy of experiencing the fullest expression of you."

― Zanna Keithley, Writer

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