Intentions
01/02/2015
I had planned a nice blog post yesterday (New Year's Day) following the "begin as you mean to go on" theme of the new year. But. My cold took a nasty turn for the irritating-and-tedious, and I do NOT mean to go on in that way at all.
So I took the day off -- and thought about my intentions for the new year instead.
Each year, on New Year's Day, I sit down with my journal and I write out a list of "intentions" for the coming year. My list is very free-form -- but I do have two rules: Each intention I list must (1) have only two (or three) words, and (2) must be an action.
Once I get my initial list finished (this year I started with 29 two-word intentions on my list), I let it percolate for awhile . . . before paring it down to a shorter, "master" list of intentions. (I usually find that themes bubble up -- and I can create a final list that encompasses all of the my original intentions.)
Here is my list of intentions for 2015:
- Pay attention.
- Look inside.
- Jump in.
- Stretch and bend.
- Make a mess.
- Trust yourself.
- Risk it.
- Get lost.
- Pack lightly.
- Freshen up.
These intentions will serve me well through 2015 . . . as I focus on my One Little Word:
It should be an interesting adventure!
Sorry about the icky cold. You are so wise, I truly admire your approach to the start of the year. Enjoy your journey!
Posted by: Carole | 01/02/2015 at 01:14 PM
I hope you are feeling better today. Ah, the journey. Its so worthwhile to keep that in mind. I wish you a fabulous journey through 2015!
Posted by: claudia | 01/02/2015 at 02:17 PM
Ooh, that's a great word.
Hope you're getting some rest and feeling better!
Posted by: Vicki | 01/02/2015 at 03:59 PM
Wonderful word! Your intentions always inspire me during my own years journey. Thank you. May this years journey be full of joyful noise.
Posted by: margene | 01/02/2015 at 05:19 PM
Great word, because, you know, Life is a Journey. :)
Posted by: Marilyn | 01/02/2015 at 05:50 PM
That is the best word! And here's some cold booting juju for ya! Xo
Posted by: Patty | 01/02/2015 at 08:01 PM
I like your list of two words. I have one of my own that has hung on from last year, "let go". Not an easy task, but worth working on.
Posted by: cher thoming | 01/04/2015 at 05:27 PM
oh my - I sense this year's trip is going to be really off the grid :-) but seriously, I look forward to seeing where the journey takes you! (I love how this OLW thing has swept through blogland these past few days...it's inspiring!)
Posted by: Mary | 01/04/2015 at 07:40 PM