Honouring our needs, embracing a slower pace, and life beyond suffering.



MONTHLY REMINDER

Reader, sometimes we have to slow down in order to speed up.

REFLECTION PROMPTS:

  • What area(s) of my life would benefit from a slower pace?
  • What gifts would slowing down offer me?
  • With my current trajectory, where do I see myself heading in the next 30 days? What needs to change?

NOVEMBER'S REFLECTION PROMPTS

In November, I will give priority to the following 3 personal needs…

I will honour these 3 needs by…

I will protect my needs by establishing and maintaining the following boundaries...

Meeting our needs is imperative to daily functioning. When our needs are satisfied, we feel more connected to ourself and others; life becomes full and bright. Be sure to keep your cup full.


2 QUOTES WORTH PONDERING

1. Vietnamese monastic and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh on not delaying happiness:

"The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don’t wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy."

REFLECTION PROMPTS:

  • In what ways have I made my suffering my identity?
  • 3 things I will look forward to this month are...
  • I will dwell happily in this moment by...

2. Ocean Vuong, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous:

“What were you before you met me?”
“I think I was drowning”
“And what are you now?”
“Water”

REFLECTION PROMPTS:

  • What am I swimming against?
  • How will I be more like water this month?
  • What or who has kept me afloat in the last few months?

POPULAR IN OCTOBER

PODCAST EPISODE 89: This is how you know you're healing (Part 1)

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