I woke up this morning to rain clouds, cold and a new year. The clouds soon passed, the cold remained and the new year was definitely here.
Alex is in Moscow bringing in the New Year with family and friends that he has not seen in ages so I have time for reflection. The New Year always offers the promise to reset the clock, to see our lives in a new light. But, the potential does not always match the motivation.
Every year I write down in the back of a new Journal what I hope to accomplish in the coming 
months. I write it in the back so at the end of the year I stumble upon them and can match where I am in relation to the things I wrote.
months. I write it in the back so at the end of the year I stumble upon them and can match where I am in relation to the things I wrote.And so I will offer the same advice to you. Write down the changes you would like to see in your life. Give them lots of thought in terms of what you think they will add to your life. And just as much as you give thought to them, I want you to give even less to how you are going to accomplish them. At this point simply resolve that this is the direction that you want to go.
And now comes the most important part… Just start! Resolve to do a little bit every day. Just do it! One day after the next just do a little something that moves you toward where you saw yourself when you wrote down that thing that would enhance your life. And the funny thing is, you will gradually find a plan emerging…
It is a new decade and a New Year… Just start!
Happy New Year!
Absolutely perfect advice for the start of my 2010 year. I had never thought to write on the last page of a journal but it makes great sense. I am excited about the coming year and inspired by your words for the coming year, you are greatly appreciated.
Emme,
It is something to try and always seems to surprise me when I look back and realize the things I was able to change and how I saw the world just 12 short months before. But again, the important part is to "Just start…"
Thanks, Cherrie for share your photos and your meditations. Happy new year, sweet. A kiss.
Anna,
Happy New Year! And thanks for all your wonderful comments. In line with my post I found this great little article that highlights how small steps can make a big difference. Here is the link:
http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-life/bigger-picture/staticslideshowglamour.aspx?cp-documentid=15188306&imageindex;=2