What are you consuming?
This is not just about food.

- What are you putting into your tummy regularly? Do you enjoy the food you eat?
- What shows are you watching?
- What are your news sources?
- What live music events are you attending?
- Who are your friends?
- Who do you consider family?
- Who are your partner(s)?
- How often do you go to the library?
- How often do you sit in silence?
- How often do you encourage yourself?
- How often do you encourage strangers?
- When was the last time you purchased sheet music? Albums? Digital downloads?
- When was the last time you played your instruments for the sheer joy of it?
- When was the last time you sang in the shower?
- When was the last time you composed something just for fun?
- When was the last time you had fun?
- What do you even do for fun?
- When was the last time you were platonically hugged?
- When was the last time you were affectionately touched?
- Do you love the clothes you are wearing? Do you feel you could grab anything out of your closet and look fantastic?
- Do all of your shoes fit well?
- When you die, will you know in your heart as your consciousness fades that you've truly lived and loved?
This is my check-in to see what I am consuming. I check in with myself every spring.
It's enhanced my teaching immeasurably. My check-in helps me make difficult decisions about career choices, where I live, who I date, and how I wish to spend my irreplaceable time.