Today I have taken the first step on a journey which will take me 1001 days to complete. I’m taking part in a project my counselor told me about. It’s 101 things to do in 1001 days. 1001 days is roughly equivalent to 2.75 years. I’ve been pondering for several weeks now, trying to figure out what goes on my list of 101 things. As I begin this journey, the list is not complete, but since I’m about a quarter of the way to 101, I feel confident in starting the project, because I know that as I journey along, I’ll discover many important things that belong on the list. The purpose of the 1001 days is to better myself and to push myself to new heights and in new directions.
Some of the things on my list are deeply personal, things I’m not sure I’ll share, while others are very simple. All of them share a common goal: challenging myself to grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and personally. Among my challenges are learning some computer programs such as Excel and Garage Band, others involve reading spiritual books. My list will run a wide spectrum, and I’m very excited.
Here’s my confession: Beginning my journey today has a little bit of irony in it, in that 1001 days from today is December 18, 2011. December 18 is a very important day to me—not only because 18 is my favorite number, but because I finished college on December 18, 1997. One thing I really love about this blog is that those of you who are reading it are telling me how much it means to you—how much it inspires you to take stock of your own life. I hope that my 1001 day project will inspire you to create your list of 101 things you want to challenge yourself to do. As Socrates said “The unexamined life is not worth living.” That’s what the next 1001 days are going to be about for me.
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I am glad to be able to follow your journey. I will be praying for you and I hope it is a fulfilling time in your life!
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