Yesterday my friend and I did our ritual of the year-in-review and goal-setting for the coming year. This year we were guided by Michael Melcher's design. His method of tackling such a daunting reflection-time was efficient, thorough and uncovered things that surprised and delighted me! I recommend it. Check it out:
http://shiftingcareers.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/26/
year-end-review-with-yourself/
We enjoyed verbally processing what we wrote -- it was fun to see how distinct hers was from mine! I'm going to share my "top ten" with you and the resulting goals... These will most likely affect my blog entries for the year. Consider it a summary of the goodness to come (*laugh).
Top Ten blurbs of 2007(in order):
1. "I want"
2. Big world, bigger God
3. Simplification
4. Mountain climbing
5. Adjustments
6. Comfortable becomes uncomfortable
7. Independence
8. Self-expression
9. No "Church" (referencing time in S. Amer.)
10. Girl Mullet
Some surprises (mtn. climbing at #4??), others predictable, but complete and beautiful.
2008 goals:
1. Heightened awareness of my desires and energy - what makes me come alive?
2. Find ways to connect with God through questions and learning.
3. Live slowly and simply -- with materials and time. (Buy consciously. Fix things. Say no. Drink afternoon teas.)
4. Have at least 4 weekends with ample amounts of nature-time: woods/mtns./fresh air.
5. Further explore and live in outlets of my creativity: write poetry. dance. construct something. cook.
6. Commit to self-growth, being accountable, and challenging myself.
7. Do fun crazy things that surprise even myself. Just because.
I am excited to face this year - changes, uncertainty, and all...
Sunday, January 13, 2008
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