Happy New Year, friends! I hope this note finds you and yours having enjoyed (and still enjoying) a most magical season together. This one felt special here, though I don't know if I can quite put my finger on why. But it did - it felt special and sacred and good. As has the passing from one year to the next. I'm always down for a great New Years Party (and do my best to throw that party every year!), but never have been one for New Years Resolutions or anything like that. This year, it's been different. I've been feeling a call to set new intentions, to make the changes happen in my life that I hope for. The light slowly returning, the fresh calendar pages of a new year, oh and a most glorious full moon last night - all inspiring. I have no hard and fast resolutions, per se, that I've made, but as I think about 2015...
This year, I know -
I will spend my last year in my thirties.
My oldest son will start high school. High School.
I will log a great many hours in the car, driving to and fro and here and there and everywhere as these kids of ours continue their own adventure seeking and self-discovery.
Our garden, farm, and home will be the place I always return to for centering, connection and peace.
There will be surprises and joys, and tears and sometimes anger living together as a family. We will continue to inspire, frustrate, encourage, and support each other in our days.
This year, I plan to -
Work on growing my patience - and gratitude - for all of the above, each day.
Find ways to care for my body with the same gentleness and care that I give to my children's physical well being. Likely involving less of some things, and more of others - oh, a daily yoga practice would be a beautiful thing. I'm working on it.
Say YES to a new adventure. (Or two!)
Have you been feeling the call to set intentions this time of year? Have you set goals or a guiding word for yourself to follow in the weeks and months to come? Do share if you feel so inspired. And I send you very Happy New Year wishes!
