Working through the L.I.V.E. framework with a quote, a question, and an action.
At Paisley Project, we focus on guiding people through the steps of L.I.V.E. Together, we navigate through (L)oss, reimagine a new (I)dentity, create a (V)ision for our future, and discover how to (E)ngage with the world in meaningful ways.
These are big ideas with lots of moving parts.
This column offers bite-sized ideas for each area: a quote, a question, and an idea for taking action.
Summer is almost here. Things are heating up. The weather is getting warmer. It can be a time of rest and intentional recreation. This is our focus this month. See if any of these ideas resonate for you.
LOSS
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“You can clutch the past so tightly to your chest that it leaves your arms too full to embrace the present.” —Jan Glidewell
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What do you think this quote is referring to? What are you holding onto that’s keeping you from enjoying the good in your present situation?
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What one thing might you need to let go of ? What one thing could you embrace with more awareness or bandwidth?
IDENTITY
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“Be the things you loved most about the people who are gone.” —Tinybuddha.com
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What are the characteristics you loved most in the person you have lost?
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Do any of those characteristics align with who you are—independent of your spouse? Write down one way that you plan to exhibit this characteristic!
VISION
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“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” —Mary Oliver
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What are some things that you would do if there were no limitations?
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Identify what one of those things would be and take at least one step—no matter how tiny—toward a future dream!
ENGAGEMENT
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“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” —John Quincy Adams
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What actions do you take that could inspire others?
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Pick a person—someone you know well. Find a way to encourage him or her to dream big.
