Ahhhh....the new year. Perhaps you are thinking about reinventing yourself? This time of year certainly calls us to DO something. Quit smoking. Join a gym. Eat better. Whatever. Just improve dammit.
Well, I for one do not feel like doing that this year.
While I may do a bit more yoga this year, eat a little less refined sugar and try to be a better person in general, I do no feel compelled to create a whole bunch of big ass goals to start working on.
Nope. I am spending my time this January focusing on two main things:
- who do I want to BE this year and
- can I love myself a little bit more?
They might seem like two little things but I assure you, those two items will keep me busy. For sure the latter. The who I want to BE goes something like this:
I want to BE...organized, effective, relaxed, creative and inspiring.
Now, as for loving myself, it shouldn't be that tough in theory and intellectually I can tell you that I have many gifts and ways I contribute to the world. However in the spirit of total honesty, the loving part really comes in when I let go of all the judgments I have about what I didn't do, the shame I feel when my house does not look clean and organized, the critical voice in my head that pounces every time I am a less than perfect parent or spouse. My 'perfect' parent hat fell off this morning...
Perhaps you can relate or at least may be inspired to create your own BE list this month. If you do, I would love to see it.
to your inspiration and best year yet!
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