Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) Actually it’s just my journal, but that sounded a bit boring. Welcome to my journey. You’re in for one hell of a ride. Actually, I can’t really follow up on that, but if you smoke crack or masturbate while you read this, it might be a little more stimulating (I take full credit but no responsibility for your pleasure and/or overdose). So this is where I’m going to keep track of my progress towards the ultimate Stretch. Thank you in advance for your support in keeping me accountable and spanking me senseless when I don’t follow up on my outrageous exaggerations (note: I retract my thanks in the event that you literally track me down for a spanking). So without further ado, here’s what I want to achieve with the MASSIVE ACTION I commit here and now to taking… I want my life to involve: Loving relationships/ close friendships Creativity + flow Learning Enlightenment Recreation/ leisure/ hobbies Freedom Amazing sex Self-expression Variety Heady, intense peak experiences Travelling I want to feel: Appreciated Energetic In love Proud (as a product of creativity) Fun I don’t want my life to involve: shallow friendships mindless, nihilistic hedonism (a previous priority of mine) boredom depression/ stress Coercion and subordination Escapism/ unplugging/ living vicariously Spending time with uninspiring people/ people not on my wavelength I don’t want to feel: Helpless/ trapped Tired Self-conscious/ embarrassed Stressed/ overwhelmed Unappreciated These are the values I want to live by: Personal fulfilment Love Personal authenticity Family Freedom Justice/ ethical conduct Harmony/ balance Integrity Verve Inner peace These are some of my other goals: Find my life purpose/ make the world a better place Find love Let go of approval seeking Develop wisdom Become a free spirit Develop my self-esteem and self-love to imperturbable levels Create beautiful art Travel the world Be the best father I can Become 100% autonomous and self-reliant Cut out all the bullshit! Master every aspect of my life Cheers again guys for your support. Keep it real and keep smiling! Big love to ya Edited February 13, 2016 by Stretch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) 14/02/16 Two things I’ve discovered recently through my other journalling project is that (a) I have too much fear of the future, manifesting as fantasising negative scenarios, and (b) my headspace is also taken up with lots of regrets. I’ve been suffering from an obsessive fantasy where I go back in time to offer wisdom and insight to my teenage self. I had an very powerful interaction with my teenage self journalling earlier, culminating in a ‘I don’t expect you to have solved my problems’ from both sides. Considering both these insights, I am introducing a new affirmation into my morning ritual: ‘I am not concerned with fear of the future or regret of the past’. What else is new? I’ve been reading ‘Pulling Your Own Strings’ by Wayne Dyer, which probably initiated those insights above. Bought loads of other new books too which I’m itching to read. I’ve also introduced an additional 10 minutes meditation into my morning ritual, as I now get up 30mins earlier. Techniques I’ve learned from Leo’s videos on emotional mastery have really helped me recently, as I’m going through a challenging time (I’m kind of in limbo until I can work out a career plan: shit job, not living where I want to, etc). Managed to pull myself out of the early stages of some negative thinking traps, which I consider a big victory! Overall I'm feeling positive and optimistic and am dealing with my challenges in a decent way, I think. Got a lot of stuff to sort out though. Edited February 14, 2016 by Stretch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
