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My Sunday 'To Be' List

My Sunday 'To Be' List

By Stacey Lindsay
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I want 'to be” someone who shares and embodies love. I want 'to be” grounded like a tree even when in the middle of a storm. I want 'to be” able to know how to say no and stick to boundaries. I want 'to be” open to learning and listening without defensiveness. I want 'to be” a better listener– period! I want 'to be” more organized and responsible, as well as keeping my spontaneous free spirit. I want 'to be” thriving not surviving. I want 'to be” savoring the moments of the day rather than going through the motions (even in Covid time–!). I want 'to be” someone who always remembers to believe and trust in the bigger plan.

Stacey Lindsay

Stacey Lindsay is a journalist covering women + society, and an editor at The Sunday Paper. Her first book, BEING 40: The Decade of Letting Go—and Embracing Who We Are (The Open Field/Viking Penguin) is available for pre-order.

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