I find myself looking ahead at the shiny new year wondering what it may hold for me…as I’m sure you must be doing in your own life. 2012 has a nice ring to it, so I’m hoping for great things for all of us!
Often motivated by goals and resolutions, this year I am resisting the urge to make a list of things that may become unrealistic or limiting in some way. Sure, there are goals I hope to accomplish, places I want to go, things I’ll strive to achieve. But I hope to approach them with a relaxed attitude and be more accepting of myself and others.
2011 was a mixed bag of joys and sorrows, as most years are. But, having lost my mom a week before her 94th birthday in November left me with a void in my life that nothing can fill. However, my mother’s positive attitude and her contentment and gratitude for life are gifts among many others that she bestowed upon me and all who knew her. I carry them in my heart into this new year and feel the comfort and acceptance that she would wish for me.
I came across the quote, below, that speaks loudly to me. It reminds me that life is short but so very precious. In lieu of a list of resolutions, I hope this simple mantra helps to guide my journey this year. I wish the same for you.
Happy New Year.
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I am so sorry for your loss. It is life changing to lose a parent but also a reminder to make the most of the time we have and spend more time with the ones we love. I've been looking for a mantra for 2012 and I concur to not write down a list of goals but rather just be mindful of what possibilities are in front of me and reach for them with hope and aspirations. I definitely want to also do more of what makes me happy this year! Looking forward to seeing what 2012 will bring. Thank you for your lovely words of inspiration!
Thanks for all the beauty you bring us with your gorgeous art, lovely blog and wonderful quotes. Many blessings to you! xoxo, Jeanette