Sunday Thinking

"I learned how to let the world be as it is, and to love it and to belong to it gladly."

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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.

"There is nothing more romantic than walking back into your own life after being gone for so long, finding routes that lead you back to yourself when the map in your life isn’t legible, remembering who you are again after misplacing all the keys that lead you back home."

― Billy Chapata, Velvet Dragonflies

I. What Happens Next

No matter in sports, business, or life ― it's not just about the behaviors you see or experience; it's the thinking that comes first, and ultimately, your thoughts will either push you forward or drag you away from your goals.

Think about how each of these thoughts lead to very different outcomes:

Seeing a goal and thinking about how hard it could be → Seeing a goal and thinking about what an opportunity it could be.
Experiencing a challenge and thinking it's overwhelming → Experiencing a challenge and viewing it as another hill to be conquered.
Hitting a bump and thinking it's a lost cause → Hitting a bump and thinking about how you're going to pull off the win.

These will all direct the behavior that happens next.

Source: Dr. Julie Gurner, Executive Performance Coach

II. Remembering to Live

Ask yourself: "What is my purpose?"

As children, we often know what fulfills us and what our purpose is.

Then adults get ahold of us, and society gets ahold of us, and our purpose gets buried under a pile of sh*t.
It gets ignored, neglected, forgotten.

Seek that.

You already know what it is ― you just need to remember.
You owe it to yourself and the world.

Passion drains. Purpose fills.

Source: Khalil Rafati, Remembering to Live

III. My Wish for You

This is my wish for you:

Comfort on difficult days
Smiles when sadness intrudes
Rainbows to follow the clouds
Laughter to kiss your lips
Sunsets to warm your heart
Hugs when spirits sag
Beauty for your eyes to see
Friendships to brighten your being
Faith so that you can believe
Confidence for when you doubt
Courage to know yourself
Patience to accept the truth

Love to complete your life.

Source: Ralph Waldo Emerson

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V. Question

If I loved myself truly and deeply, would I let myself experience this?

VI. This Week, I Will

Love myself through the times I stumble.
Love myself through times of loss and grief.
Love myself through every stage of growth.
Love myself through transition and discomfort.
Remember to live.

The Last Words…

"Time is growing short. There are unexplored adventures ahead of you. You can’t live the rest of your life worried about what other people think. You were born worthy of love and belonging. Courage and daring are coursing through your veins. You were made to live and love with your whole heart. It’s time to show up and be seen."

― Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection