I’m a list maker. I enjoy the art of organization of thoughts and deeds. I don’t always love the execution of the list. But I do heart a well deserved check mark. I’ve spent the last few weeks finally making some long overdue checkmarks. Getting projects done. It feels amazing! With a few missions accomplished, I’m making new lists. I’m also revising some older ones. Over the last 3 years, a version of this “to do” list has hung in my office. I wrote it the summer I was president-elect of the Junior League. I knew my schedule was about to become overwhelming and I wanted to remind myself of the things I should never forget — especially as I was charged to lead an impressive organization of well-respected women. Sadly, I grew immune to reading it. Yesterday, I gave it the once over again. Then, I decided to update it. I deleted a few items that were not authentic to me – things I had added because at time of the first draft they sounded “cool” or they were items I thought others expected of me. In their place, I’ve added items my younger self taught me and items a few folks I admire have shown me. Most of all, it is a list of the things I expect of myself. So, behold my re-issued forty-one items I pray in God’s grace ”to do” everyday.
Believe in yourself
Make every moment count
Do what you love
Embrace change
Go where you have never gone
Have an adventure
Be the first to say hello
Be the last to say goodbye
Take nothing for granted
Be positive
Find your passion
Redefine the impossible
Dance
Settle for Excellence
Be a friend
Take chances
Find the beauty
Volunteer
Make someone’s day
BREATHE
See for yourself
Make a difference
Grow towards the Light
Savor the song
Be brave
Create memories
Think BIG
Say thank you…and mean it
Expect success
Laugh out LOUD
Take good notes
Live gracefully
Love fearlessly
Have faith
Be NEW and improved
Give a cheer
Blaze the trail
Pray without ceasing
Count your blessings
Leave a Legacy
SHINE
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