Birthdays, Boundaries and Bingo
Episode 103 of the Sober Edge podcast, hosted by Teri Patterson, titled "Birthdays, Boundaries and Bingo" was published on September 13, 2023 and runs 16 minutes.
September 13, 2023 ·16m · Sober Edge
Episode Description
I believe birthdays can be a great time for looking forward. My daughter shared a birthday ritual with me a few years ago and I want to share it with you.
It involves setting a theme or intention for the year. I like to use a rhyme because it helps me choose a theme and it's also fun! For example, last year when I turned 62 my intention was " 62, try something new". And, I am happy to report that I tried lots of new things during the year; a new puppy, traveling to meet sober friends, hosting a coaches retreat, growing my business to new levels…it's been amazing! This year, at 63, I am still deciding: it could be 'set yourself free', or 'focus on me' but I am leaning towards "63, let it be". As someone who struggles with hyper-productivity and restless saboteurs, this is an important focus area for me. Perhaps it would serve me well to let the things I have created, all the 'new' settle and grow.
I think birthdays can also be a time of reflection. If you missed last week, it was all about regret and reflection. My daughter also shared a ritual to look back over the decades - what was my life like 10 years ago, 20 years ago, 30 and so on. This can be a fun trip down memory lane and also help us celebrate our achievements and our growth.
Tune in for a short bit about boundaries and Bingo!
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