life is heaven in 2011 (look, not many options here)
I've been spending the last couple of days thinking about New Year's resolutions. Last year was the first time I made any, and looking back, I guess it wasn't too bad for a first try.
My motto for this year was "more zen in 2010." This I did not find, by any means. This year was one of the more painful and difficult I've experienced, for many reasons. Some of those struggles were considerably rewarding; some of them will take more time to reveal their reward, or purpose at least. My life and personality have changed more than ever before, sometimes in ways I don't like. I don't expect next year to be easier, but I do know that I have loving family, friends, and a wonderful partner who will support me and help bring me, not backwards, but forwards, without forgetting what I loved about myself and life in the past.
I'm reminded that things happen for a reason, and also that life will not give us anything we can't handle. So, my resolutions for this year will all be enveloped in the general goals of discovering those reasons and handling life's troubles with strength and grace. My specific goals are still working themselves out, as they probably will over the year. Thank you all for being so supportive and patient with me as I have traveled the world this year both physically and mentally. I'm finding my way back now.
My motto for this year was "more zen in 2010." This I did not find, by any means. This year was one of the more painful and difficult I've experienced, for many reasons. Some of those struggles were considerably rewarding; some of them will take more time to reveal their reward, or purpose at least. My life and personality have changed more than ever before, sometimes in ways I don't like. I don't expect next year to be easier, but I do know that I have loving family, friends, and a wonderful partner who will support me and help bring me, not backwards, but forwards, without forgetting what I loved about myself and life in the past.
I'm reminded that things happen for a reason, and also that life will not give us anything we can't handle. So, my resolutions for this year will all be enveloped in the general goals of discovering those reasons and handling life's troubles with strength and grace. My specific goals are still working themselves out, as they probably will over the year. Thank you all for being so supportive and patient with me as I have traveled the world this year both physically and mentally. I'm finding my way back now.