jillybean
Cathlete
17 Questions from an annoying MN radio station, but they make ya think...
1. If I had to wear my philosophy of life as a motto on a T-shirt, what would it say?
2. When was the last time I felt joy? Not just pleasure, joy. Was it provoked by someone, something, or somewhere? That feeling still lives inside of me. What can I do to wake it up?
3. Is there anything unfinished in my life that I am willing to walk away from? In other words, what can I clear out and just say I'm done with? Maybe it's time to make room for new dreams.
4. Am I inhibited by a fear of failing? Just for a moment, I need to pretend that failure is a triumph, not a shame. Now, in that moment, what would I reach for...what would I risk?
5. If I were able to take my 10 year-old self to lunch, what would I think of me? Do I still have the same passions, opinions, and willfulness? Do I still know what I used to know?
6. Do I believe in God? What exactly is my position on the big questions?
Do I have spiritual beliefs that are truly my own, and not someone else's?
7. Have I made a home for myself, or am I still waiting for my 'real life' to begin? I already know I don't have to be married or mortgaged or otherwise permanently committed to nest. So what's keeping me from saying this is my 'real life' right now?
8. If I could take a 6-month sabbatical from my job, what would I do? Travel around the world? Perform good deeds? If I don't have any answers, how can I figure out what my dreams are?
9. What do I like most about my appearance? What are my secret vanities? Can I be a showoff for a change? Can I 'strut my stuff' on a regular basis?
10. How do I envision myself at 60? What would I like to look like? What would I like to know that don't know now? What should I be doing now that I will happily look back on then?
11. Am I living my life for an audience? Have I internalized a watchful someone: my mom, best friend, or ex-boyfriend? Is this audience worthy of judging me? How can I banish them forever and live for myself?
12. What can I do about the people I have disappointed and been disappointed by? If I could heal a damaged relationship, would I? Is there anyone whose lost friendship and regard I mourn? Is it time to move on?
13. How much money will I need for retirement? Does simply asking this question make me hyperventilate? Can I stand to do the math? Am I brave enough to begin?
14. Am I as healthy as I want to be? If I imagine myself, circa 2003, how would I like to feel, physically and mentally? What steps should I be taking now to make sure that ideal becomes reality?
15. Am I capable of being alone? Does the prospect of an entire weekend by myself stimulate or panic me? If I'm not in psychic shape for the occasional bout of solitude, I need to be. I need to start thinking about why being alone scares me and how I can overcome it.
16. Do I see success as a lavish banquet or a scarce commodity? When a good friend triumphs, do I feel depleted - as if there are a limited number of successes to go around? Is it possible to transform my envy into a this-means-I-can-do-it-too feeling?
17. How do I want to love and be loved? What is my definition of a wonderful marriage, partnership, or love affair? How close have I come to finding that relationship? What is left for me to know or do in order to attract the love I want?
1. If I had to wear my philosophy of life as a motto on a T-shirt, what would it say?
2. When was the last time I felt joy? Not just pleasure, joy. Was it provoked by someone, something, or somewhere? That feeling still lives inside of me. What can I do to wake it up?
3. Is there anything unfinished in my life that I am willing to walk away from? In other words, what can I clear out and just say I'm done with? Maybe it's time to make room for new dreams.
4. Am I inhibited by a fear of failing? Just for a moment, I need to pretend that failure is a triumph, not a shame. Now, in that moment, what would I reach for...what would I risk?
5. If I were able to take my 10 year-old self to lunch, what would I think of me? Do I still have the same passions, opinions, and willfulness? Do I still know what I used to know?
6. Do I believe in God? What exactly is my position on the big questions?
Do I have spiritual beliefs that are truly my own, and not someone else's?
7. Have I made a home for myself, or am I still waiting for my 'real life' to begin? I already know I don't have to be married or mortgaged or otherwise permanently committed to nest. So what's keeping me from saying this is my 'real life' right now?
8. If I could take a 6-month sabbatical from my job, what would I do? Travel around the world? Perform good deeds? If I don't have any answers, how can I figure out what my dreams are?
9. What do I like most about my appearance? What are my secret vanities? Can I be a showoff for a change? Can I 'strut my stuff' on a regular basis?
10. How do I envision myself at 60? What would I like to look like? What would I like to know that don't know now? What should I be doing now that I will happily look back on then?
11. Am I living my life for an audience? Have I internalized a watchful someone: my mom, best friend, or ex-boyfriend? Is this audience worthy of judging me? How can I banish them forever and live for myself?
12. What can I do about the people I have disappointed and been disappointed by? If I could heal a damaged relationship, would I? Is there anyone whose lost friendship and regard I mourn? Is it time to move on?
13. How much money will I need for retirement? Does simply asking this question make me hyperventilate? Can I stand to do the math? Am I brave enough to begin?
14. Am I as healthy as I want to be? If I imagine myself, circa 2003, how would I like to feel, physically and mentally? What steps should I be taking now to make sure that ideal becomes reality?
15. Am I capable of being alone? Does the prospect of an entire weekend by myself stimulate or panic me? If I'm not in psychic shape for the occasional bout of solitude, I need to be. I need to start thinking about why being alone scares me and how I can overcome it.
16. Do I see success as a lavish banquet or a scarce commodity? When a good friend triumphs, do I feel depleted - as if there are a limited number of successes to go around? Is it possible to transform my envy into a this-means-I-can-do-it-too feeling?
17. How do I want to love and be loved? What is my definition of a wonderful marriage, partnership, or love affair? How close have I come to finding that relationship? What is left for me to know or do in order to attract the love I want?
