Setting New Year’s resolutions is not my thing. I do, however, honour the passage of one year to another by reviewing what the passing year has entailed and consciously deciding where I would like to focus for the next.
For example, as a young mother of three, having returned to work, I learned to prioritize and be more organized. What I needed in my life for the upcoming year was more fun, and so I opened myself to more opportunities to dance.
The year that I lost my career, my health, and the ability to carry out most mundane tasks, I recognized that life had enrolled me in some very important lessons. Moving into the New Year, I knew I needed to embrace surrender and acceptance.
2018 has been a very full year for me – lots to mull over. It’s time to contemplate, acknowledge, offer gratitude, and transition into a new year.
How do you approach the New Year? Do you set resolutions? Or is the flip of the calendar just another day?
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Have a safe and happy New Year all!
Interesting to go back and read.
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Thanks for joining in!
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All good points!
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I don’t set New Year’s resolutions (anymore). I have too many to-do lists already! Opening and hanging up a new calendar does have a sense of anticipation and, yes, transition. More gradual than it used to be.
http://oneletterup.com/2019/01/03/quote-of-the-day-28
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I agree – it is much different with age. Enjoyed your post.
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Thank you.
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You’re welcome.
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I wasn’t familiar with this memoir. Thanks for introducing it.
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https://helenevaillant.com/2019/01/03/transition/
Thank you for this prompt V.J.
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We should all have this attitude.
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I was so antsy to take some new photos for this post and got an interesting surprise. Love playing with the magic of sunlight.
https://odaciuk.wordpress.com/2019/01/03/transitioning-into-2019/
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Worked out so well! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, V.J. 🙂
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You made it! Thanks!
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Happy New Year V.J.
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You too, Hélène!
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Love this!
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🙋🍀🐝😗
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Happy, New Year despite everything! 🙋🍀🐝
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Thanks Bee! You too!
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