On Monday I wrote about Jack Canfield's Success Principle #3: decide what you want. He had an exercise to write 30 things you want to do, 30 things you want to have and 30 things you want to do before the end of your life. I've decided to throw all of those together in a master list of things I want. I absolutely loved doing this and reading the list brings me great joy. If you decide to do one too, let me know. I'd love to see what you want.
I want...
I want...
- To change the world
- To live up to my potential
- To be creatively fulfilled
- To do deeply meaningful work
- To have a thriving coaching practice
- To lead powerful and dynamic workshops that are in demand and transform people's lives
- To create life-affirming self-study programs
- To create a series of workshops that invite people to really wake up to themselves and their lives
- To do work that supports young people in becoming confident and authentic adults
- To create a safe and courageous place for people to dance and be in relationship with their body
- To dance
- To make magic
- To create powerfully moving multi-disciplinary performance pieces of epic human tales
- To consistently take workshops and courses to grow and to learn
- To read books and the newspaper, to go to the theatre, to galleries, to the movies and out to dinner
- To explore new and interesting neighbourhoods
- To support fellow artists through attending their shows, buying their work, creating opportunities for sharing and growth and providing encouragement and belief
- To have strong, loving bonds with each member of my family, to know each other intimately, loving each other just as we are
- To share this great adventure of life with my husband, growing in love and knowledge of each other every day with an astonishing balance of independence and intimacy. To keep our romance alive every day of our lives
- To have a community of smart, creative, loving, compassionate human beings with whom I feel at ease, loved, included, inspired and authentic
- A home that is beautiful, elegant and serene in a neighbourhood I adore
- To live in a quiet tree-filled neighbourhood within walking distance of movie theatres, cool coffee shops, great restaurants, a bookstore, a grocery store, a garden centre, a park and the subway
- A large private studio space with wood floors, perhaps as part of my home, where people can come for workshops, coaching and Nia. There will be space for art exploration with plenty of supplies and also room to dance, an awesome sound system and an abundance of inspiring and interesting music
- A lush private garden that invites ease and pleases the senses. There will be lots of green and many white flowers. There will be a mock orange tree, abundant peonies in white and in pink, white lilies, hydrangeas, raspberry bushes and all the spring flowers (tulips, hyacinths, crocus and white narcissus) and an outdoor fireplace
- A gorgeous white sunlit kitchen that has a place for everything, including an inviting spot to sit, chat and drink tea
- An office space that is clean, spacious and uncluttered. It has a desk I adore and that suits my needs so well you'd think it was designed for me. Everything is organized, efficient and beautiful.
- A reading nook with a big, comfy white chair and a cozy throw that is just delicious to curl up under. A sparkly lamp and a small table provide light and a space for tea.
- An elegant dining room with a big, strong, dark wood table, lots of seating and an exquisite, sparkling chandelier.
- A big and oh-so-comfortable well-dressed bed that invites you to climb in and feel luscious.
- To always have champagne in the fridge so I am ready to celebrate at any given moment
- A place for everything and everything in its place most of the time
- A system that supports playing music in every room of the house
- A state-of-the-art home entertainment system and comfy, beautiful seating for major movie viewing.
- A well-stocked fridge and pantry full of healthy, delicious food.
- To have as much "me time" as I need
- To throw wonderful dinner parties
- To host a yearly dance party in a fabulous location with a fun DJ
- To have a party at home catered
- To renew my driving skills
- To beat around the city on a Vespa
- To have regular Thai yoga massages
- To be a regular at the spa
- To go on yearly spa retreats
- To pay off my student loan
- To earn a 3-figure yearly income
- To have strong financial investments and significant savings
- To take a travel vacation with Justin once a year
- To visit Suzie
- To go to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain
- To visit the Loire Valley in France
- To go to Anse Chastanet
- To go horseback riding
- To go to an all-inclusive resort to relax and decompress
- To go on a Butterfield & Robinson walking tour
- To go on a GAP adventure
- A gorgeous wardrobe that exquisitely expresses my style and fits both my life and my body
- Beautiful jewellery that expresses my style - sparkly, bold, strong lines, clean, precious and semi-precious stones, very today or timeless
- My body to be healthy, lean and luscious
- To be fit and flexible, aglow with energy and vitality
- All of my body systems to be functioning beautifully and all my chronic ailments to have healed
- To have regular haircuts, manicures, pedicures and facials
- My regular state to be joyful ease
- To be vibrant and alive all the days of my life
- To continue to deepen my relationship with the Universe
- To receive guidance and support along my journey
6 comments:
*love* your list. what a great idea about the champagne!
Doing, having and being...you list evolves in such an interesting way. It's so connected and complete, holistic Jamie. I hope you get all the beautiful things you ask for.
oh i love this list. you are an inspiration!
Hi Jamie,
This is such a vibrant list. It reminds me of what is possible behind the drab, tattered cloth of materialism. I printed it out in 9-point font and taped it into my moleskin. Your appetite for Good is contagious. I know that you will remain open to all of these, and that they will come to you.
Jamie, your list is a beautiful representation of who you are and who you are becoming.
I hope that you have this written down and placed somewhere that you can see it often. It will serve as a wonderful reminder of all that you are.
now THAT's a list!
being good to you and good to the world. of course, i love your #1. peace.
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