31 day reset - Day 22

Start a side hustle.

Na so?
Na so e easy reach?

OK I shouldn't have this attitude but really though, aunty rosetta chill now, lol. Ermm I kinda already have one across the ocean and I guess I should be working on reviving it.

So despite being away and having extremely limited (monetary) resources, I used my most valuable resource- my brain- and spent the day writing up ideas, reading and researching.

It's kinda frustrating to see everything at my disposal and not be able to access it. Sigh. For now I'll continue fine tuning ideas and plans and surely something will fall into place and get things in motion. Till then i'll just stay inspired and keep doing what I can with what I have.

Love always,
Sabirah.

31 day reset day 5

Today's exercise is called "Envision your values in action"
We were asked to rate our values from 1-10, 10 meaning that we embodied this value fully and we were living it!, we were also asked to show actions that we needed/were performing to fully live out our values.
Here goes.

Spirituality- 6.5

• Trust God completely
• Read to gain understanding for myself
• Actively bring God into my consciousness through out the day

Personal relationships - 8

• Check in more often 
• Listen more attentively
• Confront issues when they arise
• Be a good friend. Be a good lover.

Life-long learning - 6

• Read wider range of material 
• Explore and travel more
• See every opportunity as one to gain knowledge from
• Be open to new ideas and viewpoints
• Listen

Creativity - 6.5

• Craft more and continue to surround myself with and gather inspiration
• Be less shy about my creative abilities
• Channel it into many avenues including NS.
• Let it reflect in all I do; clothing, speech, music and lifestyle in general

Healthy living (physical and mental) - 7.5 and 8.5

• Stop cheating on diet
• Challenge body with new workouts.
• Conquer fear of running
• Self care often and as needed
• Get plenty alone time to reflect, rest and just be
• Meditate and pray.
• Live mindfully
• Remove time wasters and negative sources of energy

Love- 8

• Be an example of love wherever I am.
• Show love to even those who hurt me
• Let love be the guiding force behind my actions
• Accept people and love them as they are
• Conquer fear.

Family- 9

• Talk about issues
• Get closer to brother
• Contribute more

Financial Freedom- 4

• Save more and find deals
• Prioritize needs and wants and avoid instant gratification
• Looks for ways to channel creative interests into successful business ideas
• Develop and grow NS.

Making a positive impact - 5

• Work more on EWA and develop new ideas.
• Find volunteer opportunities
• Be kind to everyone 
• Leave everywhere better than I met it.
• Follow up

Integrity - 8

• Remain true to myself
• Remain honest
• live in truth

That wasnt too hard and looking at my values i'm doing pretty well in general, it's nice to be able to see the weak areas can't wait to continue working on me!

Love, 

Sab.

Paper Chasing.

I've been thinking a lot about the reasons that i behave the way I do, for a long time now, but now more than ever i'm beginning to think about the way other's behave and the driving force behind these actions.

The revelations have been scary.

It seems that all of my peers are chasing money. Yes money, everyone is in a rush to get it however they can. It makes sense after all, money buys pretty things but it also pays for the basics like food and shelter, so it makes sense to follow the money no?

Yes and no for me, because i'm noticing more and more that its not just about the basics anymore, there's this raging desire to in their (my peer's) eyes to live a certain lifestyle and most times not one that they have grown up with. To be honest its OK to want to be more successful (how do we even measure success?) than our parents were, to provide for our children (if we have any) more than our parents did for us. I think of myself and my love for travel sure does cost some, and I like pretty things. 

But after all is said, Money is not the motive for EVERYTHING I do, and that's what scares me about these peers I'm talking about. I understand that some people don't have many options, they have to chase the money to survive, those are not the people I'm talking about. Everyday we're being sold a luxury lifestyle, through glitzy magazines and commercials on TV. No one ever talks about what is behind that life, and to be honest I have no interest in finding out. When I discuss my goals with people I can hear the scoff that barely escapes their lips, their thoughts "nobody makes any money like that".

How do I explain that although I understand what money can get it will never be the driving force behind my most important decisions (and I hope it will never have to be) i'm content with living a fulfilling life by changing the lives of others, having all the things I need and some wants now and then. I appreciate the privilege of having the opportunity to focus on dreams with the support of my parents, but I also know that there are many luxuries I have given up, and the Paper chasing route was an option and still seems appealing once in a while.

I guess at the end of it all it depends on your definition of happiness and where that comes from. Just make sure that whatever path you choose... whatever decisions you make its full of meaningful things.

I read this quote can't remember where but I was nine years old, actually I think it was the title of a book "Follow your dreams, the money will come after" something along those lines. It stuck I guess. 

Take a risk that brings you joy soon,

Sabirah.