For the first time in as long as I can remember I think I am ready for the new year. No new year resolutions for me, or at least, not in the usual sense. The whole year of 2013 was a constant challenge. One thing after another - close friends dying unexpectedly, other friends moving, me having to move three times, and my much loved dog dying - and yet somehow I managed not to fall into the doldrums too much. It seems as though the more that hit me the more vulnerable and yet more trusting I became - trusting that I would be ok no matter what. Events were happening so fast there for a while I just didn't have time to dwell on anything too much.
Looking back over this last year I know I'm a very different person to who I was twelve months ago. I have slowed down a lot. No more hectic chasing after things that just don't matter. No more giving energy to people or projects that are dead ends. I don't mean that unkindly. I just don't have the energy to pour into those who don't want to help themselves. Most importantly I've given up trying to make things happen. Now that was a major energy waster! Things worked out just fine in ways I never thought possible when I finally was too exhausted to plan anything.
This year I have a few intentions - a few ideas of what I would like to have happen - but I am not making any plans as to how to make them happen. I am going to keep things as simple as possible. I will as best I can stay focused on one thing at a time, not get into a flap over what I think I should be doing, and allow life to unfold as it will.
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| These horses are enjoying sharing - competing for the goodies isn't necessary. |
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| This old windmill reminds me of simpler times. |
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| This year I will take time to enjoy nature. |
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| I shall use these two beauties to inspire me to just take it easy. |
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