A New Year
Hello there old friend. It's been a little while since I've last written, but I'm back. It is a new year and as I look to the future, I thought I would share a few resolutions. While changes can be made in life all throughout the year, I like the idea of a fresh start at the beginning of the year. 2018 was one the most difficult years for me. I lost friends, but I also found new ones that I think could last a lifetime. Secrets that had building momentum for decades came to light, but I think I am coming out the other side a stronger person.
In 2019 I want to build myself up, patching the little holes that have dug away into myself over years.
I want to do more yoga.
I want to laugh more.
I want to study as hard as I can.
I want to acknowledge when I need time for myself to recharge, and actually give it to myself.
I want to write a book.
I know almost everyone goes into a new year promising to make big changes and renew themselves, then forget about it all by March, but I want my goals to be different. I want to make little changes in my life that I can sustain over the whole year. I want to make choices that foster my soul, mind and body, in all aspects of my life.
In 2019: I aim to be healthier, of mind and body. I will eat food that fuels my body and drink more water, but not punish myself when I indulge in something else. I will continue to go to the gym as I have and enjoy the time I spend with friends there, while also building incredible strength in my body.
I aim to put more focus on my mind, using yoga and meditation to foster my mind and body together. I want to journal, not just one days when I'm upset but to also capture the good days.
I aim to budget my money better in general and only buy things I truly want or need.
I aim to give attention to my own self care, to give myself time for a face mask or a movie break. I am a person who needs that time alone to recharge and I cannot keep that from myself.
This year, I also really want to finish writing my book. This story and these characters has been a part of me for so long, and I want to start sharing it with people. Writing is my creative outlet and I want to allow myself time for it when I can.
Of course, I want to read as many books as I can this year, but this year I only want to read books I own. I own well over fifty books that I have yet to read, and I finally want to give them that attention. And even as I read the books I do own, I don't want to just keep buying more new books to keep the TBR growing forever.
In school, I want to go all in. I want study and learn as well as I can, no holding back. Starting something serious like this program is terrifying, but I want to give it all I can.
I would also love to get more into photography. I will never be someone who takes it as some serious art for myself, I just want to have fun, but I would like to know what all the buttons on my cameras mean.
And maybe most importantly, I want to appreciate every moment. Moments of laughter with my sisters. Moments of quiet with just me and a book. Moments of tears. Moments in the rain. Moments of my nephew getting older. Moments of growth. Moments of gratefulness. I want to appreciate it all and remember it.
Like Taylor Swift says, "Hold onto the memories, they'll hold on to you."
Love,
Spiryt
PS: I will now be uploading periodically as ideas for blogs come to me, rather than adhering to a weekly schedule. Preparing a blog post I really liked was just too much to do every week, but I will still try to upload regularly!
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