This was the first goal I completed. 50 questions that will free your mind.
Here are my responses:
1. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
Maybe 19 or 20. At least that’s how old I look. I don’t know about act though. It really depends on the day.
2. Which is worse, failing or never trying?
Never trying.
3. If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?
Because time, resources and funds are limited.
4. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Hopefully not.
5. What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?
I suppose one thing that really irks me is how left out some people feel. If I could make just one person realize or feel as if they are important just the way they are, I would feel I accomplished a great change.
I earn my income because it would make me feel very internally wealthy and fortunate. Not in a financial sense, but in the sense that I was doing what I loved and giving people something great that they can cherish.
7. Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?
A little of both. I’m working really hard to accomplish goals, but I am also striving to keep living, safely and healthily while I work to achieve my business goals.
8. If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?
I don’t think I would. Honestly.
9. To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?
I have a decent amount of control, I think. Sure, some things are out of our hands, but I’m fortunate to have people in my life who support my goals and dreams.
10. Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
Both. I believe these are really intertwined.
11. You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do?
I would stand up for my friend, point out what makes me respect them, and let them know how they have let me down with their criticism. Depending on how they took that, I might leave.
12. If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
I wouldn’t. I don’t really believe children start understanding and applying philosophies until they start becoming more curious. At that point, my advice would be “Do what you believe is right and stand by each decision you make.”
13. Would you break the law to save a loved one?
Yes. In a heartbeat, absolutely yes. That sounds like I have disregard for the law…not so, but I would do anything I could to save someone I love.
14. Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?
I have an art degree. It’s all about what’s beyond the insanity on the surface. So…yes.
15. What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
When getting into bed, I often roll to warm it up and often squeak to let out excessive energy or excitement. It’s strange, but it helps me settle in. Good thing my husband thinks it’s cute.
16. How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy?
Because everyone has different likes, tastes, wants and hopes. To me, it’s one of the greatest mysteries of life – how different people can react so differently to the same thing.
I really want to travel – especially around Europe, and the only thing holding me back is money.
18. Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?
Probably.
19. If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why?
I would love to move back to upstate NY to be back with family. Especially my brother – but NY is a monster of sorts that I’m not willing to go back and face. If I had to leave the country I’d move somewhere in the UK.
20. Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster?
No. But it always tempts me, not because I think I’ll come faster, rather, because I’m easily distracted and it’s somehow amusing to hit the button multiple times.
21. Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?
A joyful simpleton. Happiness wins over money every time.
22. Why are you, you?
Because of the people who have come into my life and made a difference. I owe a thank you to each of them.
23. Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend?
I think so…?
24. Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?
When a friend moves away, because that’s something you have little control over. A good friend who lives close – chances are you can always call them up and meet them again for coffee to catch up.
25. What are you most grateful for?
More than ANYTHING in this world, I am eternally grateful for my husband and my parents. My whole family. I have the best family I could imagine and they mean the world to me.
26. Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones?
Schucks that’s hard…I think lose the old ones because not being able to make new ones would make me feel lifeless. Memories and good times are part of what we live for. Losing that is one of the worst things I could imagine.
27. Is it possible to know the truth without challenging it first?
We always challenge the truth, in one way or the other. Some people experiment, other people read the facts. Either way, it’s diving into and examining the details, thereby challenging the truth.
28. Has your greatest fear ever come true?
It’s possible.
29. Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now?
Depends on the time. Some of them, certainly no. Other times I do remember, and it does matter in that without it, I wouldn’t have learned that particular lesson.
30. What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special?
Any of the times we were at Disney world as a family. I can’t even explain why it was so special. Disney World means so much to mean, because I have so many happy memories there. The first time I took my husband there, he was hooked for life too.
31. At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?
Attending RMSP and working on my photography. Something I love, and that I can really succeed at!
32. If not now, then when?
I am a bit of a procrastinator. But I most always get things done on time.
33. If you haven’t achieved it yet, what do you have to lose?
The scariest loss I think is the threat of a poor livelihood. Especially these days.
34. Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?
Can’t say that I have – at least not to have thought it was the best conversation ever.
35. Why do religions that support love cause so many wars?
Another one of those great mysteries of life. I suppose it may have to do with a lack of tolerance for other people’s beliefs.
36. Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil?
Possible, well sure, but likely – probably not.
37. If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job?
No, not my photography job.
38. Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing?
More work I enjoy doing. 100%.
39. Do you feel like you’ve lived this day a hundred times before?
Sometimes, yes.
40. When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in?
Hard to say.
41. If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today?
I’d spend all day with my husband. ALL day. And give quick calls to my family and close friends.
42. Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
No.
Being alive means having a heartbeat and steady breath – or maybe not so steady. Truly living means taking advantage of life and doing the things you love. Any couch potato is simply alive, but those with a fulfilling life are truly living.
44. When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards and just go ahead and do what you know is right?
The moment you know that it’s the right thing to do and you know the consequences.
45. If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake?
Because we know how much the consequences of the last mistake sucked. =\
46. What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?
Nothing. I’m not really afraid of being judged.
47. When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?
Every night before I go to sleep.
48. What do you love? Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love?
I love my husband. I love my family. I love photography and what I can do with my camera. I love being creative and sharing my work. I love my friends and I miss them dearly. I always try to express myself truthfully and stay strong.
49. In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that?
Not yesterday, but the day before that was the end of a vacation weekend and it’s fairly easy to remember vacation times, so perhaps I will remember those days.
50. Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you?
I trying to make my own decisions and push through a field of other directions being thrown at me. Sometimes it’s hard to stay on track, but being true to myself and my goals is very important to me.
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