I've been dreading sitting down and writing New Years resolutions, because they just seem to overwhelm me and make me feel like a big failure when I don't measure up to what I want to be. But to be completely honest, I have great hopes for 2009 and I am overjoyed to say goodbye to 2008. It was a TOUGH year. I hope I learned from my struggles this past year. I think I can see growth in me and my testimony. I usually feel a little depressed around the new year, because I can't believe how quickly life is flying by and that another year has come and gone. But I've really been looking forward to January, so I can have a fresh start.
I was reading my friend Gretchen's blog this morning and saw this quote:
"Can you identify a single word that sums up what you want for yourself in 2009? It can be something tangible or intangible. It could be a thought or a feeling or an emotion. It can be singular or plural. The key is to find something that has personal meaning for you. This is not your mother's word or your spouse's word or your child's word - this is YOUR word. One little word can have big meaning in your life if you allow yourself to be open to the possibilities. And here's one thing that is totally interesting: sometimes a word will pop into your brain and it will not make any sense to you right now. Give it some time. Let it percolate a bit. I have often found that our hearts speak to us in very unique ways. Maybe this is a word you need to hear but just aren't ready for it yet. Again, be open to the possibilities."
I decided that picking a "word" for this year will be better than setting a bunch of goals right now. The word I've picked is PEACE. The ability to find peace in the atonement, despite the daily struggles I will encounter. Sometimes I get fearful of the future. I wish I could see 5, 10, 20, even 50 years into the future and make sure I'm still intact and that everything has worked out alright. I guess I'm not great at the whole FAITH thing. Maybe FAITH will be 2010's word, if I can do well with PEACE in 2009.
I still have new years goals for myself, but I've resisted writing them down because I'm trying not to overwhelm myself right now. But here's a few:
*Finish the Book of Mormon before my cruise in February.
*Exercise more
*Find strength in prayer
*Dedicate myself to building up our food storage/emergency supplies
Here's to a better year!
6 comments:
2009 WILL be a great year! Those are great goals that you have. last year we just bought a years supply of food storage all at once...it is such a relief to be prepared.
Here's to you to!!
Great word Ali! I was thinking on that one but I knew it wasn't coming for us quite yet. Hopefully peace will be mine for 2010! :) Know that I'm still here for someone away from your life and situation to listen to your problems.... always good to have another set of ears!
I love this! This is such a cool post. 2009 is going to ROCK! I just know it. Oh and I had an idea. We could take the kids to karate and meet at the gym for that time and do cardio together, if you wanted. You know I'm gonna keep bugging you till we can figure out a way to workout. ;)
I really like the word idea. I feel like you; uncompleted goals make me feel like a failure. I'm not sure what word I would pick though. I'll have to think on it....
Food storage needs to be a goal of mine...but after we move. Hopefully no disasters before June!
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