Brene has a list of 10 guideposts for Wholehearted Living to help each of us with finding the courage to vulnerable.
 

She encourages us to each cultivate:

1.  Authenticity - letting go of what people think
2.  Self-compassion - letting go of perfectionism
3.  Resilient Spirit -  letting go of numbing and powerlessness
4.  Gratitude & Joy - letting go of scarcity and fear of the dark
5.  Intuition & Trusting Faith - letting go of the need for certainty

6.  Creativity - letting go of comparison

7.  Play & Rest - letting go of exhaustion as a status symbol and productivity as self-worth

8.  Calm & Stillness - letting go of anxiety as a lifestyle

9.  Meaningful Work - letting go of self-doubt and "supposed to"

10. Laughter, Song & Dance - letting go of being cool and "always in control." 

It is quite a list!  Growing up in the mid-west, I have been good at the "superwoman" role - working and being busy to the point of exhaustion, as well as judging myself based on what I am doing instead of who I am being.  My choice to focus on Healing Journey Options this year has been one of cultivating more play and rest in my life!  Yes, I am still working diligently and also taking more time for self care, family and friends!  

I encourage each of you to reflect on your life and choose one of these guideposts for Wholehearted Living to focus on the next month...