So here I am, the day after Yom Kippur, a little discombobulated and perhaps a little overwhelmed. What now?
BACK TO ROUTINE? Shall I just go back to my routine unchanged? Having made my “Day of Atonement” will I go back to my old ways, my old priorities, or has something shifted within me? There is always that option, but then the cycle of the year will be merely a wheel that goes around, every year the same, the years grinding away until I am gone. I want more than that, don’t I?
WHAT HAS CHANGED? I will stop for a moment today and think about the insights of the Days of Awe. What were the resolutions I made? What mistakes did I correct? Did I make specific plans for change? How shall I implement those plans? Is there anyone or anything I see differently today than I did a month ago?
RELATIONSHIPS What relationships did I mend in the past month or so? Now, going forward, how am I going to nurture those relationships? Did I resolve to spend more time with someone, or to spend less time with something? What’s my plan? Have I put anything on my calendar?
I have the power to make changes in my behavior. Now it is up to me.
What’s my plan?
I did a lot of writing this morning thanks to your post. I now have a more concrete idea of how I will proceed over the next year. Action steps are always a plus and if I refer to my list often I won’t forget. Thanks!
I am glad it was helpful, Kaeli! Thanks for posting.