07 January 2014
Driving to Louisiana - August, 2013
I don't make New Year's resolutions. I do, however, pick a word of intent in the New Year. I don't usually have to think too hard...just close my eyes and it appears. This year, my word is PEACE...
And by "Peace," I don't mean I am going to work tirelessly towards achieving world peace (although that would be nice), what I do mean, is that I am going to make an effort at inner peace. I sort of lost my way towards the end of last year. So many new things were happening and I let the peace go.
My word for 2012 was BRAVERY. That Spring I left everything behind and went to Scotland for 7 months...
In 2013 it was LOVE. That winter and Spring I reconnected with Iona folks here in the states and began a new chapter in my life with training to be a health coach and starting culinary school. I needed show myself a lot of LOVE through everything (and didn't always succeed).
2014 shall bring PEACE. That is my goal. Peace with decisions, work, school, relationships etc.
"Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of these things and still be calm in your heart." -- Unknown
Some of the ways I have started (or would like to start) keeping the peace include:
Writing all my daily tasks down so I can see them and cross them off (No more rattling around in my head!)
Looking into a gym so I can possibly take a cardio kickboxing class (to work out any stress or anger that might occur)
Creating lists and jotting down ideas in my planner...staying organized (so my brain won't short out and forget)
Re-organizing my living/working space so that I feel motivated to get to work!
Daily Gratitude (Making a daily gratitude list really helps keep the love factor up...and improves overall mood. Especially when you do it when you aren't feeling all that grateful!)
Noticing beauty and blissful moments in "ordinary" things.
As many massages as my budget will allow
Getting back to yoga
Allowing more time for herbal teas and natural product making (Self Care is important!)
Letting go of things that no longer serve me
Going easier on myself when I make mistakes! (They are all part of the journey)
Getting myself some health coaching!
Surrounding myself with inspiring/supportive/like-minded/loving friends
Pursuing my dreams and starting my new livelihood!
Enjoying life!
Being present
It's a start ;)
What is your word for 2014?
This is a prayer card I bought while on Iona. I carry it in my wallet:
XO
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