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New Year... New Canvas...Let's Paint!


Two days ago my "2010 canvas" was completed...

It is forever displayed in my heart and soul as a bitter-sweet cornucopia of color...

Fences were mended with my youngest daughter...
She came home and went back to college!

My brother got divorced... and I lost a good friend.

Insight was gained to help my sons' well being...
My husband and I have learned to invest in gently "molding" them every day!

I found a professional position that seems to be a great fit for me, my health and my family...

I bought a wedding gown for my first born baby girl!
I watched the same daughter graduate college, turn 21, and start her graduate education...

My grandmother... one of the dearest women in my life...left this world.
I was blessed to spend the last 2.5 weeks of my father's life with him...with my stepmother...and with my siblings...as dad made his way to meet grandma "on the other side".

Yesterday began the mental mulling over how 2011 should look????
What are my ideas...resolutions...hopes???

In one day:
-The OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network)Launched
-My Brother Eloped and got re-married
-HGTV unveiled the new Stowe Vermont Dream Home to be won by some lucky contestant
The world isn't "hinged" on my thoughts..feelings..plans..financial status..or health...

For me...I think 2011 will be about changing my perspective.

Now that I am beginning to understand the unique requirements of my individual health situation...I want to maximize my wellness potential by developing better mind/body health habits...food...nature...socialization...exercise/yoga...and meditation/prayer...

My two main foci... my mantra...

Enlightenment
and
Contentment

I wish to let go of the need to be "in control"
I seek to be led by letting go and opening my heart...mind and soul
I hope to find enlightenment...true purpose in this life

I wish to fully appreciate the blessings in life
I seek to change my perception
I hope to find contentment...true appreciation for the gifts in life

Love and Kindness are the only molecules that can permeate the membrane between this world and the one I hope to transcend to!

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Worthy goals for us all to aspire to! It is beautiful to see your wisdom, insight and love growing ever deeper! May God bless you richly as you bless all the lives who are fortunate enough to be touched by you! ILY MFD

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