Finding serenity is hard when I look at what's happening around me. It also feels challenging when I look within. I don't know how to express what I'm feeling lately or who to talk with. Sometimes when there's no one to talk to, I look for questions that can help me reflect and (hopefully) make sense of things. Feel free to read or answer them...
1. How do I feel at the moment?
— Serene yet a little bit lonely.
2. What do I need more of in my life?
— Courage, humility, patience, resilience, will power.
3. What would make me happy right now?
— Agility, healing for my ill beloveds, exciting future plans, heart to heart conversation, chai latte, snow, Christmas vibe.
4. What is going right in my life?
— My relationship with God, communities I get to participate in.
5. What am I grateful for? List at least 10 things.
— My parents, my siblings, my big families, my boyfriend, safe home, cosy bedroom, Kaiko, our house helper, daily provision, friendships, talents, laughter.
6. When did I experience joy this week?
— During reunion, quality time with friends, fellowship.
7. List all my small victories and successes.
— Walking without assistance, not getting tired outside home, being present, feeding Kaiko, keeping in touch with old friends, finishing a book, getting to know people, offering help or ear to listen, gathering friends, sharing life with others, finishing a task, practicing self care and self control.
8. What's bothering me? Why?
— Sickness, unpredictable future, nothing exciting to look forward to, saying wrong things, hurting others, being helpless and not useful, feeling alone.
9. What are my priorities at the moment?
— Maintaining healthy habits/lifestyle, getting close with God, creating artworks, building portfolio.
10. What do I love about myself?
— Being observant, intentional and introspective, having quite vivid memories about people and places. I value peace and process, I don't compete for the spotlight, I like to gather people and make them feel included, I try to be understanding and enjoy giving.
11. Who means the world to me and why?
— My relationships (with my family, boyfriend, best friends and friends). The reason is because they are the only things that have eternal value. They are my support system and safe place on earth.
12. If I could share one message with the world, what could it be?
— "We are not yet finished products, neither are other people; so be patient and practice kindness."
13. What advice would I give to my younger self? (do I follow this advice now?)
— "Ask more questions genuinely and don't interrupt by talking about yourself."
I am still trying to follow this advice now.
14. What lesson did I learn this week?
— It's better to be kind than to be right.
15. If I had all the time in the world, what would I want to do first?
— Get married and then explore the world together.
16. What's draining my energy? How can I reduce or cut it out?
— Misunderstanding. To reduce it, I have to humbly accept differences and be gracious.
17. What does my ideal morning look like?
— Waking up without fatigue, taking Kaiko out for her business, eating tasty healthy breakfast with my family.
18. What does my ideal day look like?
— Cloudy weather, not too warm/sunny, having energised body, not getting overheated, hosting people/having people coming over and doing fun activities, laughing and enjoying conversation over meals.
19. What makes me come alive? When was the last time I felt truly alive?
— Making people feel special. Today I felt truly alive when my dog looked happy being chased around the living room.
20. What/who inspires me the most? Why am I drawn to those inspirations?
— Genuine and creative people who knows how to channel their talents and ideas for a greater purpose. Why? Because creativity alone is quite common; it becomes incredible when being used to improve lives and share good news.
21. Where does my pain originate? What would need to happen for me to heal?
— I think it comes from overthinking. For me to heal, I need to release control and learn to trust.
22. What are my strengths? What am I really good at?
— Planning, envisioning the future, forming permanent relationships, connecting dots, using feeling and thinking at the same time, seeing different sides of a situation, analysing, promoting values, verbalising and visualising ideas.
23. What is something I've always wanted to do but too scared?
— Publishing and selling my works, making an art exhibition.
24. What is something I would love to learn?
— Adobe Illustrator and a new language (that isn't German).
25. What hobbies would I like to try?
— Bullet journaling, flower arranging, cooking.
26. Where would I want to live in my ideal life?
— Melbourne or Seattle or Boston or somewhere in Canada.
27. Where would I like to travel in the next 5 years?
— Canada, South Africa, Nordic countries, New Zealand.
28. What can I do to take better care of myself?
— Meditate, eat well, sleep well, drink more water.
29. When have I done something that I thought I couldn't do?
— Not too long ago.
30. At the end of my life, what do I want my legacy to be?
— Offspring who are kind, compassionate, brave, humble, creative, loving God and loving others.
Thanks for the questions, Pinterest! It's been helpful.
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