In the book Bittersweet by Susan Cain, she talked about accepting the bitter and losses in our lives, and how it can lead us to connect to our values and subsequently acting on those values.
I reflected upon it and listed the core values I believe is important to me at this season of my life:
- Courage – courage to do what God has called me to do, to trust in God’s plan for my life, and to be led by the power of the Holy Spirit
- Compassion – to reach out to others and inspire them to dream boldly, and more importantly, to have compassion on myself – to be kind and gentle to the little girl in me
- Creativity – to use my talents in bold unique ways to give glory to God – dare to dream big, be bold, go wild, run free, dance like no one is watching, and have lots of fun!
- Gratitude – to give thanks for the countless blessings in my life, including the trials that strengthen my character and driven me to be who I am today
I realise that I need to align my values with what I am doing in my life. That whatever project or work I embark on, it needs to align with my core values. And these values must be outward seeking, that is, it is to serve others and to give glory to God.
As we start the new year of 2024, I invite you to connect to your values and seek to live in alignment with your core values.
May this year 2024 be a wonderful year for you!