A New Year and a better me

When you come to the edge of all the light you have, and must take a step into the darkness of the unknown, believe that one of two things will happen to you: either there will be something solid for you to stand on, or, you will be taught how to fly." (Patrick Overton)

No, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth! I rather liken myself to the Hermit it the Tarot. On a journey of  self discovery, secluding myself (to an extent) to find my center and search out my truth. 

I can't believe we are more than halfway through this month already! I know it has been a while since I last posted. I had a rough Holiday season, beginning with Thanksgiving and it was with a huge sigh of relief that I welcomed the New Year. I set 3 goals for myself for this year and I have been diligently working on them since I rang in the year. (which is why I have not been online much lately)

My first goal was to delve deeper into and become much more connected  with myself and my spirituality. My spirit has been calling out to me to nurture it and I have (finally) heeded the call. I am so much more centered and grounded since I began. I am much more in touch with who I am now, and who I am becoming, and much to my surprise and delight...I love both! In encourgaing my spirtitual self, I am able to work more diligently on my other two goals, because my base is solid, if that makes any sense at all. I couldn't even begin to focus on anything else if I didn't have my faith to see me through everything.

My second goal is to get healthier. I am pretty healthy already, but I know it can get better. As a result of working on my health, my weight is dropping! While I have set mini goals for myself, my over all goal is to feel great and be able to do the things I want to do without get fatigued. A dear friend introduced me this WONDERFUL site that is is a free diet support site with all the great amenities (and more) of pay sites such as Weight Watchers or E-diets. I joined last Sunday and have a marvelous time on this oh so motivational site. I had lost 5 pounds priot to starting the site, and when I weighed in today, I lost another 5 pounds! I have never been so excited about losing weight before, nor so motivated. My head is finally in the right place and what a difference it makes. I dance 30 minutes almost everyday now, I am eating so healthily and I feel so good!

My last goal is to get more financially secure. I am working on seeting up a plan for myself and while I have been making progress, I still have a long ways to go.

I am happy, healthy and loving life. This is going to be a great year. I can feel it in my heart and soul. Bright Blessings on 2007...it is going to be a wonderful year!

 

Have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to do at least one thing this weekend that brings you joy!

Bright blessings,
Ame