As
I’ve said before, I love writing this blog.
I think of topics throughout the week and then sit down to write the
blog over the course of a day or so.
Last week something happened that’s never happened before – I completely
forgot about writing the blog. It wasn’t
until Saturday night at dinner that it popped into my head that I hadn’t
written it. Usually when you have that
moment of remembering something you forgot, you feel your pulse quicken with
anxiety or that pit of regret in your stomach.
I felt none of those things.
Instead I felt a sense of calm.
There was not an ounce of panic or stress in my body whatsoever. I actually felt a sense of joy at the realization
that I had succeeded in completely unplugging during the holiday week. I had put aside all forms of obligation and
had stayed wholly in the moments of spending time with my family. It was an incredible realization.
Today
we say good-bye to one year and welcome in a new year. For some it’s a day of reflection and hope of
possibilities to come. Others may make
resolutions and use this as a time to start something new. While others might just curl up in the warmth
of their home, go to sleep before midnight and wake up on Thursday. Regardless of how you choose to mark the New Year, let
me leave you with something to think about.
Author Sue Monk Kidd shared these words with Oprah during an episode of
Super Soul Sunday.
“We
become what we pay attention to.” – Sue Monk Kidd
Where will your attention take you this year?
Have
a Happy, Heart-FULL New Year!
Kacey
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