Resolutions? Thank You, but No!!
I've written resolutions in the past...many times.
A few years ago I started calling them goals...and had a similar result.
I'm beginning to think I'm just not much for change, but I still have some hope, so at the encouragement of a dear friend, I decided to do the word thing.
Have you seen this? A person - me, in this example - chooses a word that will be her theme or touchstone for the year.
First I had about a dozen words and I was sure they were all going to need to be on the list. It's supposed to be a single word, but often there are ancillary words too. I was getting ahead of myself, and the whole thing was starting to sound about as productive as resolutions. So, I forgot about it for a few days, and by leaving it alone, I figured out that the word I want to explore this year is...
Connect...
It's a big word, with a lot of possibilities, and I have specifics that I hope to explore. I'm eager to see where it takes me in the coming year.
What about you? Do you make resolutions? Set goals? Do you have a word? I'd love to read about it, so leave me a comment, won't you please?
Best,
-Laura at TenThingsFarm
A few years ago I started calling them goals...and had a similar result.
I'm beginning to think I'm just not much for change, but I still have some hope, so at the encouragement of a dear friend, I decided to do the word thing.
Have you seen this? A person - me, in this example - chooses a word that will be her theme or touchstone for the year.
First I had about a dozen words and I was sure they were all going to need to be on the list. It's supposed to be a single word, but often there are ancillary words too. I was getting ahead of myself, and the whole thing was starting to sound about as productive as resolutions. So, I forgot about it for a few days, and by leaving it alone, I figured out that the word I want to explore this year is...
Connect...
It's a big word, with a lot of possibilities, and I have specifics that I hope to explore. I'm eager to see where it takes me in the coming year.
What about you? Do you make resolutions? Set goals? Do you have a word? I'd love to read about it, so leave me a comment, won't you please?
Best,
-Laura at TenThingsFarm
Comments
This year I am focusing on paths to explore. That's what I'm calling them. Paths. This way I can explore ideas and concepts without making anything concrete. For example, I want to explore wild herbs. So instead of making a goal to take classes about herbs, I am going to explore them via library books, online information, and possibly a local herb walk that is offered in the Spring.
So instead of putting a traditional label on these things I am calling them "paths to explore". It sounds more like success then failure to me. So perhaps this will work better and allow me to grow more.
Maybe if I had to choose a word it would be PATH. Can your word be a noun? I guess it can be anything we want it to be, right?
Sheila, I think I understand what you mean. Ridding oneself of debt is a noble cause, but it's not the be-all and end-all of our lives. The present moment is what we have, and if we sacrifice those into misery for the sake of being frugal, it doesn't make sense - at least not to me. Let us know how we can support you, OK?
Cathy, I think anything goes. We humans mark time - hours, days, months, years, etc. - but it really is all gradual. Who knows where your path might lead? I think you're wise to explore your interests in this way, and I say that as a person who always seems to want to start with finished product, rather than realizing there is a gradual process that gets us to that end part. :)
Unrelated, but have you seen the Beth Moore kindle books free on Amazon right now? There are 15 of them. You don't have to have a kindle. There are apps for both PC and mobile devices (also free) if you haven't seen this before. I don't even know if you like her, but I have done a couple of her studies and just love her. I understand the books are free until the 10th, but always check the price before clicking to buy it. I have been so excited over this. :)