I came across some questions recently in a
publication on reaching goals. The questions certainly made me stop
and think. In fact, I began to write a few thoughts in regard to
each question to evaluate where I am in life.
The questions began innocently enough making me
ponder objectively the goals I have reached and those I am still
reaching for. After a few questions, I realized that objectively
reaching goals had a lot to do with other areas of my life, as the
questions became more personal in nature.
Here’s a sampling. Take your time.
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Questions to ponder as one matures:
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Have I reached the goals I set so long ago as
I began my journey in adulthood?
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Have I attained the measure of character that
I desire?
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Is encouraging others the foremost motivation
on my mind?
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Am I watching my children develop patience
while waiting for each stage of life, or am I pushing them
hurriedly into the next phase?
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What can be done to overcome this?
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Am I accomplishing all I can every day to
make my world a better place?
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Am I reading at least a couple of books a
year?
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Has my vocabulary increased every year of my
adulthood, or am I like, still talking like, you know…..?
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Is my contentment found in the number of
things I own or in the solid relationships shared with family
and friends?
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Do I strive to lead by example?
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Have I given up the immature habit of
complaining?
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Am I spending time every day in a period of
silence to be able to hear how my Maker would have me to use my
day?
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Am I keeping in touch with hose older
relatives that don’t get to get out as much as they used to?
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Am I pro-active in raising my children to
teach them values, or just re-acting to the situations they find
themselves in?
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Am I making a point to speak kindly to
everyone I do business with during the course of the day?
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Am I thanking those in my own household who
make it possible for me to live, work, and play as I choose?
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Am I counting all of my blessings on a
regular basis so as not to get caught up in the futile cares of
the world?
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Am I taking care of the body God gave me so
it will sustain me throughout a long life?
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Am I picking up and throwing away the trash I
leave behind at parks and public places?
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Am I encouraging those kids on my block as
they play, squeal, and chase one another, or do I begrudge their
energy?
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Have I forgiven those who have hurt me in the
past?
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Am I willing to forgive those who hurt me
just yesterday?
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Am I still hanging on to past grudges that
are not worth hanging on to?
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Am I nurturing the relationships with my
friends by staying in touch with their lives and being available
to help in their life circumstances?
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Am I developing new goals as I mature to take
me through each stage of life?
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Are there others who look to me for counsel?
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Do I know how to ask for help? Am I looking
forward to growing older and better?
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What stands in my way of becoming who I want
to become? Can that be changed?
