You can't go an inch on the internets without bumping into new year resolutions. Lists are everywhere. Maybe it's just me but I feel overwhelmed, and inadequate.
Last year, about this time, I wrote a post about Releasing the Resolution Grip. I chose one word to focus on rather than a list. Even choosing one word set me up for failure, because in the reality of daily life, I often failed at "purposeful." Yes, it was a great word and a good way to help me focus, but this year I decided to give myself a break. Rather than a list of things I hope to accomplish or not do, I have chosen to make a list of dreams.
Dreams are not threatening.
Dreams are hopeful, without pressure.
Dreams put a smile on my face.
Dreams fill me with anticipation of the imaginable.
If you are avoiding the lists this year, I encourage you to give yourself a break. Doesn't a list of dreams sound like a better way to start the year?
Read books that inspire
Travel to a new place
Learn to quilt
Kayak a new river
Feel comfortable in my weight
Go to Seattle
Start a new ministry that is outside the box
Write a children's book
Now, remember, no pressure ... they're dreams :)
5 comments:
I love your list! That one at the bottom in yellow, how fun is that?!
One of my dreams for the new year is to sew a slip cover for a chair (or 3) with the sewing machine I don't have and the skills I don't have. But I figure if I can learn to sew the sky is the limit on the decorating possibility.
Can't wait to see what God has in store for these dreams of yours, dear friend. SK
i like dreams too...
Why seattle? That's close to me and practically my old home town!!
I have written 3 childrens books (with still lots more in my head) which were inspired by children in my life and my love for Jesus, they may never be sold in a store but having them and reading them to my girls is such a blessing. I encourage that one! :)
I could show you around Seattle (we could wait till Deb & Carl get settled, then have a place to stay...) & that would be a new place for you.
Did you want to kayak THE New River or A new river? We could do Falls River...
You should just go back through your blog & write about YOUR children... now that would be a best seller! You are such a talented writer!!!
If you're talking about machine quilting, I'd be glad to help... if you're talking about hand quilting, count me out.
These are great "dreams" Babe, & I love your idea of dreams rather than plans, resolutions, or even "focus" ('course you know I'm not too good at focus..)
I love you!!!
LOVE your new header!!
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