And so it begins - another year. Last year was rough. There were good times, of course.........but the bad times were almost unbearable. We lost our Mom / G'ma / best friend. We will miss her every single day. We also lost our much loved kitty Benjie. The kids almost lost their dad, on more than one occasion during the year.
But it's a new year - we must be thankful for the good things, and remember that even the bad things make us stronger and add to who we are and who we are to become.
I don't like traditional New Year's resolutions - For me, they are a set-up for failure. When I "vow" to do something every day (make up the bed, read a Bible chapter, go to the gym, etc....) we feel defeated the first time we don't do it. However, it IS good to take this time to reflect on things we need to work on - goals, improvements, etc........
I don't vow to go to the gym every day......I would have failed before the first day of the year was over. However, I DO intend to pay better attention to taking care of my body - and that does include the gym!! I intend to "listen" to my body (and my doctor!), eat better, AND go to the gym, even if it is just to get on the treadmill.
Most of all, I want to "listen" to my soul, and take better care of my "inner self" - which enables me to take better care of others. I have several "path" for this.........too many to list here. But I KNOW that I have to return to this task, as it has truly "gone by the wayside" over the past few years.
There are also "tangible" things I want to do this year. I want to learn photography. I want to find (and participate in) a good, basic yoga class. I want to take voice lessons (yes....seriously!) And.....I want to retire....somehow.....or at least work part time instead of full time. And if I do retire, I don't want to "waste" my time. Yes, I want to relax, but not waste.......
This could be a huge list!!!
Happy New Year!
Namaste.
