Intentions for a better year
Originally published at . You can comment here or there.
Although it might be cliche, it’s hard to resist some reflection as the year ends. I’ve never been one to make new year’s resolutions and have rarely thought much about the moment that the year slips into a new era. However, this year I am cutely aware of this year coming to an end. I hope that this line of demarcation signifies more than hanging up a new calendar.
There have been many challenges in my life in 2007. I feel good that I’ve been able to maintain my gratitude and my ability to look for the lessons. But I wouldn’t choose to relive this year.
I’m determined to make 2008 a much more pleasant year. While I don’t consider these resolutions, I do have some intentions that I plan to focus on, and I’d like to share them with you.
Pay more attention to my muse - I am going to let my paintbrush, glue or pencil go where they want to go. I’m going to create from my soul instead of my head.
Go where my heart leads me - Looking back over ‘07 I can see that the times I didn’t listen to my heart brought heartache. I’m going to allow my heart to have a voice this year and try to never silence it.
Ignore the border bullies - When I step outside of society’s norms, to follow my dreams, I refuse to listen to the voices of those who fear that I’m making a mistake.
Take love with me wherever I go - In all situations I will try to make decisions and act based on what love determines I should do.
Teach love - When interacting with anyone, I will remember that I’m not in a vacuum. When I act in love, I spread love.
Be determined to enjoy everything I do - No matter what I’m doing, I can choose to enjoy it. Even if it’s not a pleasant situation, I can find something fun, humorous or thankful about it.
I wish you all the best year of your life!