So, I was listening to this song this week. Yep. I'm that old white lady that loves Marshall (and Ozzy too). I don't care if you aren't that old white lady. Listen to it. Really listen to it. Pay attention to the intent and the lyrics.
As I listened and reflected, I was thinking about all the changes that have happened over the past year and a half. Life is completely a different experience than what it was before July 2014. I never would have imagined that I would be a cancer survivor. I never would have imagined that I would be strong enough to get through such an enormous challenge. My kids have become so independent and grown up. I'm on the verge of being an empty nester. My career is in a state of flux. My body is its own roller coaster ride. Absolutely nothing is the same. I have always told my children the old adage, "Nothing in this world is constant except change," and life has completely proven this to be true.
However, I have learned something really valuable that I want to share with you. In sickness and in health, I have found something that is completely unchanging. Your core values never change. They are what make you, well, you.
Think about these questions.
1. At your absolute best, what sort of person are you?
2. What positive traits do you want to work toward making stronger?
3. Who are you when you are simply you?
It is absolutely essential to figure out your core values so that you can be the person that you were born to be. That person is amazing! I promise you will love her (or him).
Until next week, love yourselves, my friends!