Pausing to acknowledge progress reinforces it. Reflection is part of sustainable growth. 💬 What’s one habit, boundary, or mindset shift you’re carrying into February?

Hey Everyone, Happy Friday! I hope you've had a wonderful week! Something I've been thinking about recently, and often struggle with, is developing empathy. I am sure it is partially genetic, and partially learned, but I think it is something that we can all develop and improve. I have never been an empathetic person by nature, and my father is even worse. Perhaps I got it from him, though unlike him, I have tried on and off to improve it. It's tough though! I often struggle to feel what others feel, or to see things from their point of view. If I've had the same experience as someone else, it is easier, but still perhaps not as easy as I would like it to be. That said, I know I'm not a psychopath because I certainly tear up from time to time during an emotional movie scene, etc. 🤣 So I definitely feel what others are feeling, to some extent. Plus, I care about others and their well-being, and am quite a good person objectively. I just struggle to feel what they're feeling, or see things from their perspective... I know my relationships with others would be better if I had a good sense of empathy, so it is something I need to keep working on. Are you empathetic by nature? What have you done to increase your ability to empathize? What advice would you give someone who is trying to improve in this area? Looking forward to your responses! 🙏😊

In the past few days we spoke about the first 9 principles of success as described in "The Rhythm of Life" by Matthew Kelly (more here : day-1-purpose; day-2-priorities; day-3-balance; day-4-discipline; day-5-growth;-day-6-faith; -day-7-relationships; day-8-generosity; day-9-integrity)Today we delve into the tenth and last principle: Reflection. And then we're done!!!!!! (Just a small but important note, the term success here can be applied to many areas of life, and ultimately, it's really just about intentionally becoming the best version of yourself.) PRINCIPLE 10: REFLECTION “Without reflection, life loses its rhythm.” In the book, this step of the process is where everything else that's been talked about it either integrated or lost or just becomes performative. Meaning...discipline turns into rigidity, generosity into depletion, relationships into neglect, integrity into image managing, faith into performance, etc, etc. It ends up being the opposite of success. The author describes the act of reflecting as essential to learning, course-correcting and gratitude. It's yet another way to help us live intentionally rather than reactively or on auto pilot.

True balance supports your physical health, emotional well-being, and mental clarity over time. It’s built through small, consistent choices guided by awareness not extremes. That’s how wellness becomes a lifestyle instead of a cycle. What’s one area of your life you’re learning to listen to more closely?

Sharing in a little poem beeeecaaaaause I was contemplating fear and the ill effects of it (fear is the mindkiller)... I wrote it about a year ago and it was inspired by the movie WALL-E (haha) and also by some conversations that I was having at that time surrounding the world... Some questions for reflection and action steps at the end!! vulnerable moment for me here. Restore What’s been created has been met with destruction Annihilate the world, the effect of seduction Desolate world, ready to be tilled anew Fertile ground, truth ready to break through Worn down body, hopeful eyes Disguised compromise led to demise Timid first steps, courage is building Fear is present, atonement is thrilling Volte-face in the interest of progress No longer depressed by the excess we possess A collective sigh of relief ready to be heard Synergy of a few spirits are changing the world Ripple effect, we get to choose Will we restore or make another excuse? The rumbling of the quiet, contending voices Flourishing souls, the earth rejoicing Step back to move forward, the caged bird is free What is to come we cannot foresee A resting place, we’re here for now We live the effects of what we allow --Georgiana POLL: After reading Restore, which statement resonates most with where you are right now? REFLECTIONS AND ACTIONS BASED ON THE POLL: 1. “Fear is present, but courage is quietly building.” Reflection: Where am I acting bravely despite still feeling afraid? Action: Name one small step you’ve taken recently that required courage-honor it instead of minimizing it. 2. “We live the effects of what we allow.” Reflection: What have I been tolerating that’s shaping my inner or outer world? Action: Identify one boundary (internal or external) you could gently but firmly reinforce this week. 3. “Step back to move forward.” Reflection: What excess (noise, expectations, roles) am I being invited to let go of? Action: Choose one intentional “step back” (less scrolling, fewer commitments, more silence).