Life Without Ed® (with Jenni!) discussion

We all know Ed's values. He is pretty predictable. Right?!

Here, let's talk about our values. What do you want your life to stand for?

My list is here:

family
friends
trees!
nature
music
honesty
integrity
authenticity
fun
helpfulness

You? Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to see what you write for this one.

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sponsoring ladies in one of my support programs of recovery
being God's child
family
friends
helping and loving animals
loving people
modeling the change I want to see
books
being a good mom
being a good wife

Michelle wrote: "sponsoring ladies in one of my support programs of recovery
being God's child
family
friends
helping and loving animals
loving people
modeling the change I want to see
books
being a good mom
being ..."

Wow...I love your list, Michelle. That is awesome. I really like your point about modeling the change you want to see.

Values have always been tricky as many have been hidden by ed or given to me by someone else. Somethings I value are :

music
family
giving to others

....still working on figuring out the others.

Christina wrote: "Values have always been tricky as many have been hidden by ed or given to me by someone else. Somethings I value are :

music
family
giving to others

....still working on figuring out the others."

Such a great point, Christina. I love what you said about forming your own unique values...not necessarily those given to us. Your list is great! We have some things in common. :)

Music has been part of my life since I was 5 and it's been one of the most helpful things to have in my life still while on the journey to recovery.

Christina wrote: "Music has been part of my life since I was 5 and it's been one of the most helpful things to have in my life still while on the journey to recovery."

Oh, me, too. For sure!

My list includes (in no particular order):
Family
Friends
My pets
Nature
Integrity
Authenticity
Honesty
Writing
Music
Photography
Education
Helping others
Advocating

Melody wrote: "Also writing for me too! :)"
That's great, Melody! What do you enjoy writing?

Melody wrote: "I like to journal and reflect through writing. It’s good to purge feelings that way."

I also do a lot of reflecting through writing, whether it be journaling or poetry. I used to reflect through short stories. I also just enjoy writing. I have two novels started, but not sure I'll ever finish them. Writing is so powerful. 😊

Melody wrote: "Heidi, I'm grateful that you also journal and write poetry. I love to do that as well. I'd like to write a story some day but not sure about what yet...."

Hey Melody,
Thank you. Some day a story will come to you. I've had several people tell me to write my actual story. I've started it several times, but I always toss it out for various reasons.
Maybe you could write your personal life story someday?

Melody wrote: "Jenni wrote: "We all know Ed's values. He is pretty predictable. Right?!

Here, let's talk about our values. What do you want your life to stand for?

My list is here:

family
friends
trees!
nature..."


LOVE.

Heidi wrote: "My list includes (in no particular order):
Family
Friends
My pets
Nature
Integrity
Authenticity
Honesty
Writing
Music
Photography
Education
Helping others
Advocating"

Super list, Heidi! Glad you added advocating!

Melody wrote: "Heidi, I'm grateful that you also journal and write poetry. I love to do that as well. I'd like to write a story some day but not sure about what yet...."

I can't wait to read your short story!

Jenni wrote: "Super list, Heidi! Glad you added advocating! "

Thank you, Jenni.

Melody wrote: "Thanks all for the vote of confidence about writing! I hope to share my story someday!"

I look forward to that day, Melody. 😊

My list would include...
Christ in my life
Family/friends
Teaching children who are less fortunate
Singing (in church band, at special occasions, and when I'm alone!)
Nature-especially camping ⛺️
Being the best aunt to my nieces and nephews!
Music fills my soul. I have been singing and playing instruments since I was about 3! It is a big part of my life and I couldn't live without it!
Freedom!
My support team!

Melody wrote: "Thanks all for the vote of confidence about writing! I hope to share my story someday!"

So cool!! Can't wait to read.

Julie wrote: "My list would include...
Christ in my life
Family/friends
Teaching children who are less fortunate
Singing (in church band, at special occasions, and when I'm alone!)
Nature-especially camping ⛺️ ..."

This is awesome, Julie! We have lots in common for sure. I just went camping; I want to be the best aunt; music fills my soul; I could go on and on! Thanks again.

Connection - with my body, my "self", other people, and us all as a collective whole

Community

Curiosity

Learning & Growing

Play

Kindness - to myself, to others, to all sentient beings

Openness

Ashley wrote: "Connection - with my body, my "self", other people, and us all as a collective whole

Community

Curiosity

Learning & Growing

Play

Kindness - to myself, to others, to all sentient beings

Openness"

Ooh, Ashley: I love, love this!