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 Mom will be 90 soon. We are grateful that she still lives in her house, cooks her meals and passed her behind the wheel driving test again this year!
During my recent visit, we looked through family photos while she shared stories that, admittedly, I have heard many times. But this time, something was different. This time, her stories touched my soul at a deeper level and I started to connect-the-dots to my legacy in a way that I never had before. In the blink of an eye, the why behind who I am and why I do what I do became clear.
The feelings were so strong that I had to find a way for me to express them quickly. When I sat down to write, my hand took a different turn and started to draw the sunflower you see here. I have always been attracted to sunflowers because they are happy, strong and hopeful – always turning to the sun for positive nourishment and energy. Sunflowers replenish others with nectar and plant seeds for new growth – a perfect metaphor for the work I do.
A closer look at the drawing reveals…
- The roots: my core values (Relationships, Integrity and Health).
- The stem: my guiding principles (Be present, be respectful and be open).
- The leaves: my training and education.
- The sunflower center: my core strengths.
- The sunflower petals: my memorable experiences.
Much of my personal energy this year has focused on developing a greater awareness and understanding of my intrinsic motivation, passions and purpose. As I settle into my fifth decade, introspection and reflection has fueled my desire to connect-the-dots to Living an EQ Life©.
And you…in what ways are you connecting-the-dots to your legacy and Living an EQ Life©?
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