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Two years ago, I gave up on New Year's resolutions. What do those ever lead to but disappointment anyway? Maybe I keep them, but mostly I don't. And when I don't, I feel like a failure. So, I picked a single word as my intention for the year instead. Since I was feeling down at the time, the word I picked for 2008 was "happy." And what do you know, 2008 was happy!
As 2008 drew to a close, I picked another word. The word for 2009 was "God." And I'm pleased to report that this really was a year of growing spirituality:
- I started attending 12 Step meetings again and reworking the Steps with a Step group of wonderful women.
- I meditated and prayed more this year than any other in my life, which included spending time on a short spiritual retreat.
- I instituted my own Sabbath, a day each week focused on rest and spirituality.
- I even, although I didn't write about it here for anonymity reasons, celebrated my birthday with a special dedication to God.
Wow. Since this whole word thing has been working out pretty well, it's time to pick a focus for 2010. And this year's word is (drum roll, please):
HEALTH
Yep, this year I will be focusing on my health. I plan to continue working on my mental, emotional and spiritual health as always, but I'm hoping to concentrate especially on my much neglected physical health. I am not setting any specific goal. No "I'm going to lose 10 pounds" or "I'm going to stop drinking soda." I'm just going to see where the word "health" takes me. Hopefully to more exercise, eating better and regular doctor's visits, but we'll see. I'm open and ready.
Hope you all have a wonderful, happy, healthy New Year! Do you have an intention — or any good old fashioned resolutions? Leave a comment. I'd love to hear about them.
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