I am not one to make New Years Resolutions...in fact I have always found them to be a bit disappointing. I mean you start out January 1st with such great intentions ...only to find that by March you haven't stayed with them. Honestly..who needs that?? I recently read about this "new" concept(new to me)...instead of resolutions....finding one word that you will focus...meditate on for the year. Oh yes.....now this I can get behind!
I started to reflect on 2009. Really taking time to think about the year. It was a good year for me. I met some amazing friends who share my love of the outdoors and outdoor activities. I did my first ever 3 hour presentation for the Autism Center and it went well and felt amazing! I started the journey of self-discovery through talk therapy and realized many things about myself that I had not seen before. I learned how to efficiently cope with work stress.....learned how to set boundaries and realized why balancing work and making time for play is so important. I discovered photography.(I heart taking pictures) I put many more thoughts in writing and on my blog. I discovered that there really is a creative person inside of me. I now understand why letting go of expectations is vital in family situations. I was HEALTHY.....the whole year. I was not sick once and let me tell you it felt great! I found an active, healthy lifestyle that suits me perfectly. I had an amazing trip to AZ where I was filled up with love and friendship. Yes.....I was indeed a lucky girl in 2009.
So looking forward ......to a new year....new beginnings and new possibilities. I sat down and brainstormed words for "my word of the year". It was fun! You should try it! I had several written down and as I started to write this word I knew it was my word for the year...I just knew it! It made me smile. So my word for 2010 is......
Create
I am loving this word. I love it's meaning.... to begin, build, bring into, discover, dream up, give birth to....evolve from one's own thought. It is so fitting for me...for what I want to happen in this next year. Knowing that in my professional life I am closing one door and opening another.....creating new opportunities for me. In my personal life creating the path that will lead me to my future husband and children. Lastly just plain creating and being more creative ....through my blog and with my camera. Getting a bit more in touch with that creative person who sits way deep down inside.
What is your word for 2010??
6 comments:
Can I tell you how I would have not thought of the word 'create' for you??? And yet, as I read how you describe how it will have such a profound place in your new year, it made so much sense..... I love how you are creating new professional opportunities for you...and I ADORE how you are creating a place for yourself with your blog and your beautiful, beautiful photography!! Once again, dear friend, I am sitting down here in the desert, so proud of you for moving up to that gorgeous piece of earth, for taking the chance, for believing in yourself and for making a life of fresh, healthy living for yourself. Not sick last year???? Amazing!!!! You, dear friend, are in your stride! I love this! : )
xoxoxoxo
Me
um, as for my word for this year....I would really have to think hard about that...and, as you know, it will take me a while....but you have inspired me to think about it... I'll let you know when I have it. : )
There are too many for me to choose from.....
Makes my head hurt thinking of just one.....
I can start with this one that first came to mind....
Friend....
Peace and Love to you this 2010 sweetie!
N-Peace
Thank you so much friend! I was cheered at the sight of "1 comment" and then I read it and felt weepy all over again, but this time with LOVE!
Let's do lunch soon and I am thinking joint hair cuts soon (but you probably went an saw your AZ stylist since you were there!)
Love this post. I hope to take some photog classes this year! You in?
Love your post!
It has taken me several days to come up with my word for 2010. My word is gratitude.
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