Happy New Year :-)
I'm very happy to see 2011 in my rear-view mirror, thank-you-very-much. It really was a helluva year; sickness, hospital stays, the death of furry loved ones, job and business losses--UGH! Glad its done...
I don't do the party-thing for New Years. For one thing I don't drink alcohol so its a lost party for me. I also find the frenetic energy of it all to be exhausting..I just can't take all of that 'stuff' bouncing around trying to find a home; I need a week of smudging to rid myself of it! So no party for this girl. It is a contemplative time though and I do have a few traditions. First and foremost I THINK. I think back on the year that is passing; what worked, what didn't--why? why not? I practice brutal honesty with myself and take stock of my attitudes and behaviors--again: what worked and what didn't. This isn't like some self-flagellation or punishment. I actually find it very freeing. Sometimes I make a list of things I want to be rid of and burn it. This year I did not. As the year 2011 seemed to embody LOSS , I worked the opposite angle; I decided to concentrate on BRINGING FORTH.
So here it is--
*Self Love
*Health--physical and emotional
*Financial Abundance
These are the things that I plan on BRINGING FORTH for myself this year. As a MOM-Type I immediatly went to making a list for my family but decided that this is no longer my job. I cannot decided what will make them happy or secure or empowered. I can only do that for myself. The Hermit card from the Tarot comes to mind here.
The other tradition particular to my household is that I call my Mom and say Happy New Year at midnight. I always called my Grandma too but she has passed on. She is the reason for the phone call though. New Year's Eve was her and my Grandfather's wedding anniversay. They eloped :-) My Grandmother's parents were in on it but my Grandfather's family was not. They did not approve of my Grandmother because she was not of the same social class and financial standing as them. So on New Year's Eve my Grandfather went to my Grandmother's house and they left for a 'party'. In reality they drove from Jackson to across the state-line into Illinoise and got married. Then my Grandmother was returned home to her parents--a married woman-- and my Grandfather returned to the campus of Michigan State where he spent the next 2 years finishng his degree. I love the story.. they were the epitome of stable and happy to me and I honor them every New Years Eve...
In keeping with my theme of abundance and BRINGING FORTH these are some upcoming events and activities
*Return to Kick-boxing. I actually started this this morning and will be hobbeling along for a few days LOL
* I am taking a class about the Spiritual Traditon and Practices of Marie Laveau--this begins on the 5th and I'm totally psyched about this!
* The yearly trip to New Orleans ocurrs on the 26th of this month--this feeds my soul
* I am contemplating doing some out-tdoor summer art shows this year featuring the Art and Spirit Dolls that I c0-create.
So there you have it! My humble start to a more empowered,spirtual,and physically healthy Me.
Do you make plans or resolutions for the New Year? I would love to hear about them!
4 comments:
as you know ive made a lot of plans for new year, keeping fit is one of them.. and im typing this after just doing a work out so feel good.
I hope you have a fab 2012 hun look forward to another year of following your fab creativity and friendship. xxxx suzi.
right back atcha Suzi!
You get to go to New Orleans? I'm so jealous! I hope 2012 is good to you. :)
I try to go every year,finances and jobs depending. This year looks like a 'go'-- I'll leave in about 3 weeks :-)
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