Q1. What is your ideal self like?
This is my ideal self talking...
I am God-fearing.
I am honest, understanding and kind.
I do not judge others or think less of them.
I trust others wisely.
I am generous with my love, with my time, with my praises to others.
I am ever ready to help those in need.
I forgive and forget.
I am humble and gracious in successes and failures.
I am responsible, zealous and persistent.
I have confidence in myself but not to the extent of arrogance.
I am determined and have a good sense of self-control.
I do things out of goodwill and consideration of the feelings of others.
I am healthy and vibrant.
I am graceful.
I feel beautiful inside and out.
I see the good in everyone and I let them see the good in themselves.
I am fun, cheerful, optimistic and energetic.
I have a wicked (just an expression) and witty sense of humor.
I have a carefree disposition but not haughty.
I am open-minded and considerate.
I am creative and adventurous.
I am candid and truthful without being tactless or hurtful.
I communicate well with other people.
I overcome criticisms and learn from them.
I overcome fear in adversities. Fearless but not careless.
I am contented with the present but with the belief that I can make tomorrow better.
Q2. How would you assess this ideal self on a scale of 1-10?
As far as my own concept of an ideal self goes as of this moment, then this ideal self is 10/10. I hope that it may develop into a better ideal self overtime as I, myself, become a better me.
Q3. What are 3 baby steps you can start right away to live in line with your ideal self?
1. See others through the eyes of Christ. I know. It sounds impossible. Fine I'll change it. See the goodness in others and if you can't see it, look closer.
2. Treat anyone and do anything with love and kindness.
3. Motivate myself by making a bucket list. Maybe I should also try to get cancer and a billionaire friend. Haha just kidding (about the cancer and the rich friend).
Day 3 Reflection:
Whew. That was fun. I have always imagined what or who I would like to be but I have no idea it would be difficult to put it into words and compile it in a list. Anyway, I had fun and as I've reflected the previous day, it is indeed very helpful to type, or talk about, or share these things to others (although I think that right this moment nobody even knows this blog of mine exists).
I have also realized that I still have a long way to go from 3/10 to 10/10. I'm not even sure that I would reach 10/10 because I have a feeling that as I would reach a level closer to my ideal self then my idea of an ideal self would also go up a level higher. I know I'm getting way ahead of myself and that this realization should discourage me from pursuing this Utopian sense of self but I like to see it in a different light. I like to see the importance of identifying an ideal self as a path or a journey and not an end. This 10/10 idea of myself guides me to where I want to be or hopefully to what I am supposed to become as a daughter of God. And I hope that this 30 day challenge is an instrument to help me find my way.
