I recently read a quote in an email that was a wish for the coming year. It sparked something in me this morning. I began thinking of my life, of the things I enjoy and of those things that challenge me. And I started to list those things in my head as a plan for living in the months ahead.
I prefer to think of these as daily thoughts to keep me on my path, rather than “goals.” I realized that, while I hate making resolutions, I do like to remind myself of these things that bring me joy. In no particular order:
- I will read some and write some.
- I will fearlessly tell and show those who matter to me how much I love them.
- I will walk through the woods some–in the sunlight, in the rain, in the snow, and in the moonlight.
- I will create some…using all the items I have stacked in my crafts room and then some.
- I will make music–dusting off my flute, learning guitar, singing.
- I will worship some, whether it be during those walks or sitting in a pew, receiving messages that will sustain me during my days.
- I will work. I will work on my never-ending lists of things to accomplish at work and at home.
- I will visit some, contacting friends near and far and touching base some.
- I will take road trips on unfamiliar country roads, taking in everything, meeting new people, and enjoying the time with my better half at my side.
- I will sit beside a camp fire and drink in the breezes, living in the moment.
- I will find a spot to fish some.
- I will build something with my hands, anything small or big, just for the enjoyment of it.
- I will learn some–online, in webinars, from books, from classrooms, and from older, wiser versions of myself.
- I will laugh some, with family, with friends, with co-workers, with strangers in elevators.
- I will surprise myself.
