Comments on: Annual Review: Reflection and Setting Intentions for the New Year http://www.illuminatedmind.net/2009/12/15/annual-review-reflection-and-setting-intentions-for-the-new-year/ Live on Your Own Terms Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:39:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Maintenance time « snippets of everything http://www.illuminatedmind.net/2009/12/15/annual-review-reflection-and-setting-intentions-for-the-new-year/#comment-29865 Maintenance time « snippets of everything Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:37:15 +0000 http://www.illuminatedmind.net/?p=1714#comment-29865 [...] Mead had an interesting set of questions on his website for reflection and goal setting so I sat down and did these before a unique New Year at the [...] [...] Mead had an interesting set of questions on his website for reflection and goal setting so I sat down and did these before a unique New Year at the [...]

]]> By: Christoph Dollis http://www.illuminatedmind.net/2009/12/15/annual-review-reflection-and-setting-intentions-for-the-new-year/#comment-29821 Christoph Dollis Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:48:37 +0000 http://www.illuminatedmind.net/?p=1714#comment-29821 Jonathan, I couldn't agree with you more about iron-clad goals being overrated, but broad intentions, or at least recognizing the different parts of our lives and how they impact our happiness, is essential. So far as happiness goes, I think there's something to be said for trying to reach for it directly. Here on my very personal, non-commercial site (I don't have ads or products on it -- its purpose is explained in the coloured box in the right sidebar under the heading "Why This Site"?) is <a href="http://lovingjacqui.net/epicurus-and-epictetus-or-why-id-like-to-name-a-son-epic/" rel="nofollow">an article I wrote with the 2 philosophers, yes philosophers, on it who most helped me get a handle on my beliefs as they relate to being happy.</a> Both were from the Classical world, one an Athenian Greek and the other <strong>a Roman slave (whose ideas inspired the emperor Marcus Aurelius who you may know as the old man from Gladiator).</strong> Epicurus and Epictetus. The first is what some people misidentify as "hedonist", but really he was a materialist who believed in maximizing one's <em>long term</em> pleasure in life, and minimizing avoidable pain. The other a "stoic", who believed in God, yet supported <em>personal character</em> development above all. In my article there are 2 brief videos by a philosophy professor summarizing the <strong>essential ingredients</strong> of each's teachings. Strangely enough, the 2 schools of thought were opponents of each other, yet I believe a great life can be had by synthethizing each of them together. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. You'll see a quotation by one of the founders of the USA who came to the same conclusion about these 2-men's works. I invite you to read and comment on it if you'd like. Jonathan,

I couldn’t agree with you more about iron-clad goals being overrated, but broad intentions, or at least recognizing the different parts of our lives and how they impact our happiness, is essential.

So far as happiness goes, I think there’s something to be said for trying to reach for it directly.

Here on my very personal, non-commercial site (I don’t have ads or products on it — its purpose is explained in the coloured box in the right sidebar under the heading “Why This Site”?) is an article I wrote with the 2 philosophers, yes philosophers, on it who most helped me get a handle on my beliefs as they relate to being happy.

Both were from the Classical world, one an Athenian Greek and the other a Roman slave (whose ideas inspired the emperor Marcus Aurelius who you may know as the old man from Gladiator).

Epicurus and Epictetus.

The first is what some people misidentify as “hedonist”, but really he was a materialist who believed in maximizing one’s long term pleasure in life, and minimizing avoidable pain. The other a “stoic”, who believed in God, yet supported personal character development above all.

In my article there are 2 brief videos by a philosophy professor summarizing the essential ingredients of each’s teachings.

Strangely enough, the 2 schools of thought were opponents of each other, yet I believe a great life can be had by synthethizing each of them together.

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

You’ll see a quotation by one of the founders of the USA who came to the same conclusion about these 2-men’s works.

I invite you to read and comment on it if you’d like.

]]> By: Reflecting on 2009 and pondering 2010 | the .: fyr :. light http://www.illuminatedmind.net/2009/12/15/annual-review-reflection-and-setting-intentions-for-the-new-year/#comment-29699 Reflecting on 2009 and pondering 2010 | the .: fyr :. light Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:27:40 +0000 http://www.illuminatedmind.net/?p=1714#comment-29699 [...] with a view for change in the year to come. Coincidentally, one of my blog subscriptions posted “Annual Review: Reflection and Setting Intentions for the New Year” which included a document with a list of challenging [...] [...] with a view for change in the year to come. Coincidentally, one of my blog subscriptions posted “Annual Review: Reflection and Setting Intentions for the New Year” which included a document with a list of challenging [...]

]]> By: Goal Setting (is) for Dummies | The Confidence Guy http://www.illuminatedmind.net/2009/12/15/annual-review-reflection-and-setting-intentions-for-the-new-year/#comment-29530 Goal Setting (is) for Dummies | The Confidence Guy Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:19:38 +0000 http://www.illuminatedmind.net/?p=1714#comment-29530 [...] at the top is the game you want to play.   If you don’t like the word “game”, use theme or intention [...] [...] at the top is the game you want to play.   If you don’t like the word “game”, use theme or intention [...]

]]> By: Steve-Personal Success Factors http://www.illuminatedmind.net/2009/12/15/annual-review-reflection-and-setting-intentions-for-the-new-year/#comment-29479 Steve-Personal Success Factors Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:40:51 +0000 http://www.illuminatedmind.net/?p=1714#comment-29479 Jonathan, great post. I've been using a resource called Best Year Yet by Jenny Ditzler for the past 5 years or so. It's a balanced approach to goal/intention setting, and I like it better than the traditional approach, because it takes into account all my roles in life, and then forces me to come up with a main focus for the year. For me, my business/career took a front seat the last couple of years, so this year it is family first, career second. Jonathan, great post. I’ve been using a resource called Best Year Yet by Jenny Ditzler for the past 5 years or so. It’s a balanced approach to goal/intention setting, and I like it better than the traditional approach, because it takes into account all my roles in life, and then forces me to come up with a main focus for the year. For me, my business/career took a front seat the last couple of years, so this year it is family first, career second.

]]> By: Coline http://www.illuminatedmind.net/2009/12/15/annual-review-reflection-and-setting-intentions-for-the-new-year/#comment-29348 Coline Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:34:33 +0000 http://www.illuminatedmind.net/?p=1714#comment-29348 I love the idea writting out your intentions for the new year .As you say,I also write my intentions in my log.When I write up my goals ,I think it is meaningful.I will work hard to achieve my goals . Happpy new year. Best wishes for you ! I love the idea writting out your intentions for the new year .As you say,I also write my intentions in my log.When I write up my goals ,I think it is meaningful.I will work hard to achieve my goals .
Happpy new year.
Best wishes for you !

]]> By: Henri @ Wake Up Cloud http://www.illuminatedmind.net/2009/12/15/annual-review-reflection-and-setting-intentions-for-the-new-year/#comment-29230 Henri @ Wake Up Cloud Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:28:07 +0000 http://www.illuminatedmind.net/?p=1714#comment-29230 I resonate with what you say about goals. I'm not crazy about them either and tend not to focus on them too much. I do, however, have intentions and those are pretty synonymous with goals, so I guess whatever works for you ;). Oh and by the way, tea is delicious. I'm addicted to tea and when you add some honey, it's crazy good. Mmm... I resonate with what you say about goals. I’m not crazy about them either and tend not to focus on them too much. I do, however, have intentions and those are pretty synonymous with goals, so I guess whatever works for you ;).

Oh and by the way, tea is delicious. I’m addicted to tea and when you add some honey, it’s crazy good. Mmm…

]]> By: Timeless Information 2009 Review http://www.illuminatedmind.net/2009/12/15/annual-review-reflection-and-setting-intentions-for-the-new-year/#comment-29221 Timeless Information 2009 Review Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:54:17 +0000 http://www.illuminatedmind.net/?p=1714#comment-29221 [...] If I don’t do it, it might not occur.  In this post, as in some other posts you may have seen on other personal development sites, I will be reflecting upon 2009 in relation to Timeless [...] [...] If I don’t do it, it might not occur.  In this post, as in some other posts you may have seen on other personal development sites, I will be reflecting upon 2009 in relation to Timeless [...]

]]> By: Richard | RichardShelmerdine.com http://www.illuminatedmind.net/2009/12/15/annual-review-reflection-and-setting-intentions-for-the-new-year/#comment-29096 Richard | RichardShelmerdine.com Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:08:56 +0000 http://www.illuminatedmind.net/?p=1714#comment-29096 I'm a massive fan of starting small with like 20 minutes exercise per day and then doing it for 30 days. This way you ingrain the habit and don't push your boundaries too much. Good luck with your spiritual goals! I’m a massive fan of starting small with like 20 minutes exercise per day and then doing it for 30 days. This way you ingrain the habit and don’t push your boundaries too much. Good luck with your spiritual goals!

]]> By: Lana - DreamFollowers Blog http://www.illuminatedmind.net/2009/12/15/annual-review-reflection-and-setting-intentions-for-the-new-year/#comment-28986 Lana - DreamFollowers Blog Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:40:59 +0000 http://www.illuminatedmind.net/?p=1714#comment-28986 Great intentions Jonathan and I love the theme of the month concept. I think I am going to have one main word/theme for the year and then sobthemes for each month next year:) Great intentions Jonathan and I love the theme of the month concept. I think I am going to have one main word/theme for the year and then sobthemes for each month next year:)

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