Did you ever have someone ask you what your value is? And what do you value?

It’s surely not one of those questions that come up in daily or casual conversation at work or with your friends. But it does make you stop and think –pause to reflect how deep are you and from where you come.
I say this because we are all raised by people who provide guidance and lessons and inherently instill values and culture and rituals that some of us to this day continue, even though they may not resonate with us, and some may be a cause of great stress. For example, why do we have to have gatherings for certain holidays with people we no longer feel a connection with, or must entertain guests with food and drink that may not even be good for our health? This boggles me, and I have to take a step back and rethink what and why some things are done and what pleasure and connection to my values exists.

So, what is your value? And, what do you value?

Good deep questions worth reflecting and understanding. The answers provide the foundation for personal grounding and identity as a person. I was stumped initially when the question was posed to me. Then I realized my answers brought me clearer to my mission and vision of who I am and how my passion for working with others to help them make better connections with their integrity during transitions in life is all part of my value system.

Initially clarifying “what is my value” helped me see the importance of pursuing my mission to work with others during their periods of a health crisis, depression, anxiety, and despair. I value my connection with others, and welcome sharing the value of understanding how keeping one’s balance between body, mind, and spirit, is essential to good health and personal grounding. As a health care professional, and Health Coach, it is integral within my actions and conversations to offer a safe space and comfortable conversation for each client to see their way through difficult times while redirecting themselves towards a positive forecast for their future.

Looking at ‘what do I value’ offered me an opportunity to see how different my value system is from that which I remember hearing and seeing when I was a child. Although based in a firm and loving foundation, my personal development through the years has evolved from what do we (family) value to what do “I” value. Having grown over time, exposed to life’s challenges and learning through years of health-oriented focused education, I can say I truly value honesty, integrity, and autonomy. Additionally, I value sunshine, the earth, water, and the moon. Equally important, I value the comfort of a safe place that is open to communication and is free of judgment.

Why take time to share this with you? It is important for you to think of “what is your value”, and “what do you value”. This reflection helps you be clear of who you are today, where you stand and positions you take when difficult feelings and issues arise. Reflecting on these questions may give you an opportunity to seek more balance and connection in your life as you move forward into your life journey.