What matters?

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I just stumbled upon a blog by a woman called Serene Balance. Here's what she says about herself and why she blogs:

This blog is about my personal quest to find the balance between the things I need to do and the things I want to do… or finding happiness amidst the challenges of life.

Her post today is "Titled 10 things you should know about yourself". Unlike those silly emails you might get which ask for the latest movie you watched, or how you like your eggs, this is a thought provoking list. I urge you to read the complete post, but below is her list.

I'm going to spend some time over the coming days trying to answer these questions.

1. What matters most to me?

2. What bothers me the most (about myself, others, or the world)?

3. Who enriches my life experience?

4. Who makes my life more difficult than it needs to be?

5. What do I believe beyond the shadow of a doubt?

6. What conditions make me happy?

7. What conditions make me miserable?

8. Is there something or someone I can’t live without?

9. Is everything that is in my life necessary, and adding value?

10. Am I making progress towards a goal of my choosing?

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