Having principles to live by can help you identify yourself and also give focus to the direction you want to go.
I had three of those thought out when I started this blog: rational, simple, holistic. Quite rational choices, but a bit boring and impersonal.
Some time ago we did this exercise with my coach. Kind of free assosiation with words and then she asked me to choose some of those words that felt right. The end result was: adventure, inspiration, purpose and sharing. At first it seems like a complete different set of ideals.
They felt right, that's definitely me. But how about those other three? I still felt there is something about me in those too, something I want to live by. I think those two sets go well together, different sides of me. The rational one and rhe emotional one. They complement each other perfectly.
I hope they'll help me to better define who I am. Help me to make better choices and maintain integrity. In everything I do I try to reflect all of those ideals. They are my seven virtues.
Rational, but Adventurous,
Simple, but Inspired,
Holistic, but focusing on Purpose,
and ready to Share it all.