a whole new decade
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
I’m not a big proponent of New Year’s Resolutions in their typical form, cause, well, they usually involve extreme approaches to making change that aren’t realistic, and then backfire by mid-February. True change is generally progressive & gradual, and comes with forgivable slip-ups that don’t make us throw up our hands and say, “Oh well!” as we revert back to our pre-New Year’s selves.
I do believe, however, in positive intentions for making change & promoting growth in life, and I for sure think the New Year is as good a time as any (if not better) to look back at the last year (or decade!) and ahead at the next, while asking the question, “Am I living the life I want to be living?”
I believe we are the authors of our own lives. I believe we can cultivate the sort of quality of life that we most value and admire, and that brings a whole variety of happiness into our worlds. So with that said…here’s a few of my intentions as 2010 approaches:
1) I’m starting off with my friend (and brilliant writer) Kate Baggot’s idea for a decade full of pretty dresses. I think that sounds divine!
2) Less gossip! Zip it, Peach.
3) HORSEBACK RIDING. I really want to do this.
4) More time with friends, more girls nights out.
5) Fewer hours in front of the laptop.
6) Finding time for hikes with my hubby.
Notice that nowhere on my list does it say finish college, recover from an eating disorder, move across the country, get a master’s degree, get married, write a book, have a baby, or anything too reminiscent of the last ten years. I’m thinking small in the ’10s. Just like, living my life. (That’s not to say I won’t necessarily have another baby or get another degree or write another book…it’s just to say that, well, I’m not going to commit myself to those things!)
What’s your list like?
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I like your idea of New Year intentions instead of resolutions–that is what I am doing this year, as well. Goals–things that can be accomplished, but not things that are all or nothing (like your example of finish college or recover completely).
Happy Almost New Year!
Yeah, I like “just living my life”. Time to let go of so much seriousness and ego. I applaud you Peach, who has already accomplished so much.
With love, Me
Hi, Peach.
I bought your book on Amazon. I’m not sure why, but then I am, I was drawn to you. I’ve never bought a book like this. I can’t put it down. I understand myself better. Thank you.
Whitnie, thank you so much for this note! I’m so happy the book connected with you. I wish you all the best…