Cobalt-Blue, yes, I think a big part of this exercise is about admitting that we know what we need. Once we've done that, it often feels like we have little excuse to not follow through. Life is complicated, though. We can prioritize, but we can't always make our days play out like we intended. I guess that's why your point about unexpected situations is so important—doing what you love "gives you the strength to handle the unexpected situations that life hands us." Very true. It's a balancing act.

Julie, I'm so glad you're here sharing some of what you've learned about love list making! (For those who missed it in my earlier posts, Julie is the person who first introduced the love list concept to me.) I haven't made my list physical/visual yet, but I can really see the value of doing that. "There’s something powerful to the act of making. It can help you affirm the commitment to loving your life." I'm convinced! 

(Has anyone else out there made a visual expression of their list yet? Tell us about it!)