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Finding Beauty: A Theme and a Challenge for 2014

Jan 06, 2014 13:56

As some of you know, every year I choose a theme in January to help me keep on track (sane) the coming year. You may notice today is January 6 and that I haven't posted on this blog in a very long time. My theme should probably be something along the lines of Slow down. Be less busy. Take time to reflect here.But ( Read more... )

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kellyrfineman January 6 2014, 19:27:42 UTC

Such a thoughtful, lovely, inspiring post, Jo. To me, you are already living a beautiful life. Not pretty, necessarily, but beautiful in its truth and lovingkindness and generosity.

My theme for the year is not so different from yours, although at first blush it sounds that way. It's "do more of what makes you happy". Because true happiness, like beauty, exists even in trying, dark, difficult times. It's not caused by new snow pants or a push down the hill by a stranger, but from finding the beauty in the world around, and spending those quiet moments in reflection, and sharing a meaningful bond with the people we love. At least, I hope it is.

You are one of the people whom I love. So there.

jbknowles January 6 2014, 19:29:10 UTC

I love that Kelly. And you. Thank you!

xx

kellyrfineman January 6 2014, 19:30:28 UTC

XX back

ext_1230226 January 6 2014, 22:47:55 UTC

Beautiful!

jbknowles January 9 2014, 13:51:01 UTC

Thank you Amy!

jeannineatkins January 6 2014, 23:02:28 UTC

Well this is beautiful, with no frame of ugly, and so are you. I especially loved your perfect description of hope, which I know is such a theme for you. And the animals in that barn. You are a perfect Fern. xo

jbknowles January 9 2014, 13:51:22 UTC

Aw Jeannine, thank you so much.

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jbknowles January 9 2014, 13:51:34 UTC

You too Jenn!

ext_1565055 January 7 2014, 05:04:59 UTC

I was just writing a post about my One Little Word, something like your theme I think, & saw your post, Jo. It was lovely to read, your thinking and wandering, taking in what was beauty, hoping that your thoughts are right, for you! It feels settled, and right, and of course, only you can know. I'm glad you shared the pictures with us. Beauty is meant to be shared, isn't it? Thanks much!

jbknowles January 9 2014, 13:52:18 UTC

Thank you Linda! What is your word?

my OLW ext_1565055 January 9 2014, 14:11:40 UTC

The word I chose this year is 'wander'. There was a process of discovery which I shared on my post Tuesday, but it will serve me well this year I think. Lots to discover in our world!
Thanks for asking!

Re: my OLW jbknowles January 9 2014, 14:14:29 UTC

Oh, I love that!!! I hope you enjoy wandering :)