As I pack up the last of Christmas 2012, I wanted to say a quick hello and wish you all the very best of everything for 2013. I have been making lists of goals and dreams, projects and plans. Organization and fitness are always tops on my list...maybe this year it will happen:) I read an interesting/inspiring article a few days ago by RUPA MEHTA regarding weight...not physical weight, but emotional weight. She says " A healthy person isn't weighed down by emotions. Instead, his or her true spirit shines so clear and vibrantly that the world can't help but experience it." I realized that my true spirit hasn't been shining very clearly for a while. I have been weighed down by some things, and I needed/wanted to change. I have been struggling with the hormonal changes that come along with peri-menopause for a few years now. These changes are unavoidable, but have made it more difficult for me to maintain emotional balance in my life. I have done a lot of soul searching and praying, and I am entering this new year with less weight...EMOTIONAL weight. I have forgiven and let go of some things I needed to, including forgiving MYSELF for being human. I have made room inside of myself for new, happy, healthy things. I have made room for joy and love. I have made room for my true spirit to shine. I already feel lighter. Here's to a new year and a new beginning...
good for you suzanne. i wish you nothing but the best in this new year. i pray that you are able to open yourself up to all the good that is waiting to enter. xo!!
Posted by: Traci | January 03, 2013 at 04:20 PM
now THAT is the way to begin a new year... hopeful AND forgiving - i'll try to follow your example. and i always enjoy your beautiful blog - thank you for sharing!
Posted by: gretchen | January 03, 2013 at 05:18 PM
it sounds like this will be a great year for you! wishing you all the best...xox
Posted by: natalea | January 03, 2013 at 06:53 PM
Such a beautiful photo and a beautiful spirit. I loved what you have written today. Thank you for sharing it. XO
Posted by: Danielle @ Blessed Serendipity | January 03, 2013 at 08:03 PM
Happy new year!
Posted by: Laurie | January 03, 2013 at 09:22 PM