What are you consuming?

This is not just about food.

What are you consuming?
  1. What are you putting into your tummy regularly? Do you enjoy the food you eat?
  2. What shows are you watching?
  3. What are your news sources?
  4. What live music events are you attending?
  5. Who are your friends?
  6. Who do you consider family?
  7. Who are your partner(s)?
  8. How often do you go to the library?
  9. How often do you sit in silence?
  10. How often do you encourage yourself?
  11. How often do you encourage strangers?
  12. When was the last time you purchased sheet music? Albums? Digital downloads?
  13. When was the last time you played your instruments for the sheer joy of it?
  14. When was the last time you sang in the shower?
  15. When was the last time you composed something just for fun?
  16. When was the last time you had fun?
  17. What do you even do for fun?
  18. When was the last time you were platonically hugged?
  19. When was the last time you were affectionately touched?
  20. Do you love the clothes you are wearing? Do you feel you could grab anything out of your closet and look fantastic?
  21. Do all of your shoes fit well?
  22. 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.