Saturday, January 1, 2011

setting intentions

As I look forward into 2011, I want to set my intentions by identifying one word that should set the stage for all things. One word, that if I can live by it, I hope to bring more peace into my life, by allowing this one word to happen, maybe I wont become such a lunatic in 2011. By following this one word, maybe Ill be happier, healthier, and more loving to those around me.

When looking back on 2010, my word is overwhelming. Everything, especially in the last half of the year just seemed to overwhelm me. Family, my job especially, the house, my marriage, my friendships...everything. I hit a breaking point after October and have decided things must change. Perseverance was a huge word in 2010 as well and with all that perseverance, I admit I lost a lot of passion. I have to get that passion back, because without passion...I mean really, what is the point?

So, on this first day of 2011, I set my intentions with one word to define the year. This word is:

BREATHE