Last year around this time I decided to do a number of alternative options to the normal New Year’s “resolutions,” and I enjoyed some of those alternatives enough that I think I will do them again this year!
What are those alternatives you might ask?
Well, here they are with links to last years posts for examples:
Making requests for what I desire for the upcoming year
Setting intentions for the year ahead
Picking a word or words for the year
and giving myself permissions
… And like last year, and like I expressed yesterday, I will get to it all, but the plan is to spread these posts out, so that I can truly think about each and manifest/foster the feelings and thoughts behind the words!
For now I will just bid 2011 fair well. It wasn’t the most amazing year, but it was one that expanded me and helped me look more honestly at myself and my choices. 2011 has helped me realize more than ever what I want in my life and what I want to foster for the future through showing me what I don’t need or want.
2011 was a year of processing and finding more closure with the death of my dad and for the not-so-great relationship we had. It was the year I found the courage to do my own “solo” art show at a coffee shop. It was a turning point year for me as an artist. I am very proud of what I accomplished amidst some difficult stuff and some continued confusion in other areas of my life. Though 2011 had its ups and downs, as it ended I found myself feeling lighter and positive about what is next for me in my life. I’ve gained confidence and a deeper sense of peace about things working out as they need to.
So all in all, 2011 was pretty darn tough at times, but I really can’t complain 
Thanks 2011 for all that you gave me to move forward with, and for helping release more of that which was holding me back.
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Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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