I don't usually make resolutions. Because if I do, and they fall through, I feel guilty. But that's silly, right? They aren't for punishment, they are to motivate. So friends, here they are. 5 goals to share with you. 5 goals to hold me accountable. In 2013, I will strive to...
1. Make more music. I placed songwriting on the back burner last year during the planning of our wedding. Without music, I feel like I've lost a bit of my identity. So I'd like to dust off my recording equipment and put down some melodic ideas. Flesh out the tunes that have been brewing in my head. Turn my crazy musings into lyrics. And maybe find a new collaboration partner. My little red ukulele could use a bit of love as well.
2. Phone friends. My best pals will tell you I'm not a phone person. Unless we're meeting somewhere or it's your birthday, you won't hear from me. And I'm horrible about calling people back. The majority of my girlfriends live out-of-state and the longer time goes by since we connected last, the more time it takes to catch up. But my favorite people are worth it. You nurture the relationships that are important to you. Even a quickie "hi, I love you, bye" should do the trick.
3. Better the blog. This is an ongoing goal. I'm always tweaking things here and there, trying to make this place a more enjoyable destination. Just today, I widened the main column for larger photo viewing. I'd like to post more original content in the next year and include some ongoing features to look forward to. Like I mentioned before, I'll be starting a weekly post about the details of our wedding. And a home tour is in the works. I'd really love your feedback. Is there anything you'd like to see more (or less) of on Happiness Is?
4. Meditate. Or another way of putting it: be more like my cat. I used to wonder why Bailey would sit perfectly still for long periods of time in uncomfortable positions. Now I get it. She's meditating! But the daily commitment of mind silence is a huge challenge for me. Especially since I almost always drift off to sleep. So I'll go easy on myself. 5-10 minutes a day to clear my head and de-stress. Which should go hand-in-hand with Goal #5 below...
5. Let life flow. Lately, I've found myself overly concerned with the 'how' and 'when' of things. Especially in relation to financial matters. Maybe it's the Capricorn in me, but I'm forever trying to figure out how exactly my goals will be accomplished and when I'll reach success. After we got back from our honeymoon, I began supporting Hal during his transition into a new entrepreneurial career. The potential earnings will be worth every penny pinched today. But I catch myself planning and plotting in my head, worrying about things I cannot control. I'd like to ease up. Go with the flow. And let life take its course. Sometimes when you release the reins, things fall into place naturally and simply. As they should.
Did you make resolutions this year? Do tell. Let's hold each other accountable! :)
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