I don’t usually do the “R” word around this time of year, but I figured some introspection of what I might put on one wouldn’t hurt. So here’s my list.
1- Be in bed at 10:30pm and get up at 7am. I’ve been staying up later and later doing nothing and being tired. Then I don’t get up till the kids do and I hate hitting the floor with my feet running. So there you go.
2- Go outside everyday. Rain, snow, heat, figure it out. My rambunctious boys need it. And so does my sanity.
3- Somehow John and I save money this year – like in an account.
4- Learn to let go of my “systems”. John told me recently that I need to relax and kinda let life happen I guess. Try not to control things too much…I don’t even know what that means for me exactly yet. I did listen to this sermon Matt Blazer did at church and it made me think.
5- Of course, do some sort of exercise…maybe walking with a friend a couple times a week. We’ll see.
6- Learn the art of being fully present. I’m having a hard time focusing on activities as well as people. For example, if I’m doing something with JJ at the table, not to be thinking about what’s for dinner or how I can pacify him for a couple minutes while I get something else done. Just BE with him.
7- Create something everyday. Even if it’s something little.
8- Maybe stop drinking coffee. Please note the maybe.
9- Intentionally connect with John everyday. Sit down, talk, no distractions, about whatever or nothing. Why does this seem like it would be harder than giving up coffee?!?!
10- Learn to embrace my humanness. Yep - I don’t know what this looks like for me yet either, but I know I want the freedom it entails.
Happy New Year!
