Happy New Year!
OMG…2013! There is a small part of me that feels like 2012 was a complete haze. And a rather foggy, undesirable one at that. But this year? Wow, do I feel that great, big, amazing things are in store to delight and deliver. The first of which is the fact that my son only has 4 more pearly whites to teeth. The second, is that we are planning to move this Spring. And lastly? I have learned the power of saying…NO.
You got it, and no…I’m not being difficult. Its just that for the first time in my life, I’ve simply begun to make myself a priority. Its also about making what I love a priority as well. Stretching himself thin may work for Gumby, but I finally discovered that it isn’t going to give me the quality I want for my life.
So as I begin to pack for our move, I realize that making the best of everything {however great a talent} doesn’t lead to happiness. True, one has to make due with what they have. But don’t forget that it distracts from what you should be focused on. It keeps your head down instead of looking up to higher aspirations. It keeps you recycling the stale air in your filters instead of drawing energy from your dreams. Sleep may have improved my perception lately, but it really stems from where I’m finding my own energy again. And if I’m too busy trying to make something work, how am I ever going to find what really would?
So I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to live it up this year. Everything seems possible again, and I can’t wait forge ahead. Cheers to you all. Blessed be. And may this year be the one we can all remember for the good it brings!
Kat H. says
The power to say no can be very powerful. It took me until my mid twenties to truly learn this power and not to feel bad about it later. I commend you on learning this and moving forward with your life. Good luck with your move.
Dawn says
Learning to say no is definitely a tough thing to do! Good job! I am saying no a lot more, myself – and it feels good. 🙂
Dawn
Emily says
It’s wonderful that you’re making yourself a priority. I often need to remind myself that I, too, am important. That I need a little bit of R & R!
Hope 2013 is a wonderful year for you!
jennifer zuna says
we’re moving in June…i have soo much to do! lol