Hi There and Happy 2014!! I hope you all had a fabulous New Year’s Eve and are starting today off in a way that will help shape your year with the goals and dreams you have in mind or at least relaxing with a favorite hot beverage and favorite book or magazine in hand. 🙂 Yesterday was special because like our first Christmas spent as a family of three, it was Lily’s first NYE but our little party animal was asleep before the count of 5..4..3..2..1. If you visited our Facebook community today you saw a peek into our evening, you can see a few family pics here.
The beautiful thing about the new year is it offers a fresh start, a ‘reset’ button if you will. Whatever happened last year, the circumstances thrown your way or the decisions you would have made differently, we have another chance to “get it right”. I’m a big believer that our thoughts shape our world and in the spirit of creating a more positive life for ourselves (and because I’m also a lover of lists), I thought I’d share this one that is sure to inspire.
The other day a friend linked to a great article that I couldn’t help but share with you all. We all have areas where we could benefit from letting go, below are 20 things that when removed from our mind make for a much more enjoyable and happy life. This article was found on MindBodyGreen, a site I just discovered which I’m loving for all kinds of great advice, recipes and information. This particular list was written by Shannon Kaiser and you can find her original article link here.
Great list! They all spoke to me, especially the ones about one's individual journey, the future, and having no regrets. This year will be a new start for my family in many ways!~Tabitha
Wishing you and your family a wonderful year as you start afresh! I can relate to the point on having no regrets. I have a bad habit of sometimes dwelling on those things but as it's been said, we shouldn't have regrets because at one point in time it's something that we did want. That helps me put the idea of regrets into perspective. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, Tabitha! 🙂
Considering whether or not what one wants in the moment might eventually become a future regret should motivate all of us to make better choices. Also, our decisions reflect who we are at the moment, so it's natural to cringe a little looking back over the years at what we did *then.* But knowing that it was the right choice at the time should allay any regrets one is tempted to have; to carry them is a needless burden, since the past can never be changed.
Hi Karla – I really needed to read this post and I totally stumbled across your blog! I love it. Thanks for your honesty and for sharing some inspiring thoughts. x Viv
So glad you found me, welcome Viv! 🙂 It's nice to hear that the post was timely for you. Happy weekend. XX
Great list! They all spoke to me, especially the ones about one's individual journey, the future, and having no regrets. This year will be a new start for my family in many ways!~Tabitha
Wishing you and your family a wonderful year as you start afresh! I can relate to the point on having no regrets. I have a bad habit of sometimes dwelling on those things but as it's been said, we shouldn't have regrets because at one point in time it's something that we did want. That helps me put the idea of regrets into perspective. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, Tabitha! 🙂
Considering whether or not what one wants in the moment might eventually become a future regret should motivate all of us to make better choices. Also, our decisions reflect who we are at the moment, so it's natural to cringe a little looking back over the years at what we did *then.* But knowing that it was the right choice at the time should allay any regrets one is tempted to have; to carry them is a needless burden, since the past can never be changed.
Hi Karla – I really needed to read this post and I totally stumbled across your blog! I love it. Thanks for your honesty and for sharing some inspiring thoughts. x Viv
So glad you found me, welcome Viv! 🙂 It's nice to hear that the post was timely for you. Happy weekend. XX