I celebrated my 36th birthday this week. Since today is New Years Eve I'm trying to sneak in a quick blog. Taking a quick look back and setting an intention for this coming year has become an important tradition for me.
My 35th year was great. I met some of my most challenging goals. I lost some where around 15 lbs. Exercising became a priority in my life. Yoga is still a constant but I've also added the fun of Zumba to my weekly routine. I don't enjoy running but I know it works for me so I still do it a few times a week. I'm hoping that I will enjoy it one day. Meditating is something I can comfortably do at any time. My photography business has reached more people this year and I had more new clients than any previous year. I don't overwhelm myself with jobs, I am very content with my work flow. I understand that I don't need to do more to be successful. My family is happy and healthy no coincidence that I have taken the lead on this happy and healthy state. I no longer have to choose joy, after consciously choosing it for the last few years every day, it now comes to me automatically. I find that other emotions like sadness or anger are challenging to allow. But it is important for me to allow those too. I'm trying to find something to report that went wrong last year or I want to change, at this moment I can't.
My intention for this coming year:
I should start heading out to my sisters soon, so I will make it short.
This year, I have decided it will be my year of Metta practice. What is Metta? Metta is a philosophy and practice of loving kindness. When I meditate I will practice the loving kindness meditation. I've studied it and have decided which one I will commit to every day. I will post more about it another time.
This year is my loving kindness year not only for others but for myself too.
May you all be happy.
May you all be safe.
May you all be well.
May you all be peaceful and at ease.
Happy New Year!
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