I kicked off 2008 by taking three months off from school. I was so. Completely. Fried. I don’t even remember what I accomplished, if anything, during this time off. At the time I felt like a complete loser for not doing all these projects I should have done. I mostly spent time on the internet being a Super Dork. But, man. I needed that break. I think everyone around me needed that break.
It was messy. I cleaned it up …
Went through my Virgo Rampage earlier in the year. That was the best thing I’ve done in a long time. During this time I got back into yoga and meditation. Both seemed easier somehow and I’ve actually stuck to a regular practice of both. The effects on my body and mind are very subtle, yet incredibly profound.
… and, discovered my excitement for all things green.
This process created a space in my life to bring my attention squarely on the planet and inspired me to really make a commitment to going green. It really does start with the small things and the small things are pretty easy to implement. I have become a little addicted to this process of creating rather than consuming, reducing my waste, lessening my dependence on oils and chemicals. Now look for opportunities to go green all the time. This has changed my outlook, given me some peace and I’ve already noticed a huge difference in my pocketbook. I really look forward to a clean and green 2009 and am sure it will be a huge source of content and conversation for this blog!
I was lost and then found myself on the web.
I also discovered blogs and podcasts this year. I knew they were out there but never really found anything that hit this close home. Then I found The Fluent Self, People Building Podcast and Hillary’s Yoga Podcast. I haven’t sent a letter of proper gratitude to these women yet. I’ve been too speechless.
And deep, deep, deep in a lot of self-work.
And, unable to fathom how to even begin to thank them for the rich content they provide. There are tons of other great sites and shows I have discovered but these three were at the core of my awakening this year. I very much look forward to becoming more interactive with such positive, uplifting and insightful people.
In 2009, I will become a doctor.
It’s exciting. It’s scary. It’s incredibly humbling. It’s bewildering in some ways.
And I very much look forward to helping people with move past their stuff around getting healthy. I know how hard it is, I’m knee deep in it myself. So I have TONS to write about. There will be a blog with a health/body specific focus from me in the near future. Stay tuned!
And the transition continues.
I am totally in the middle of a transition. The beginning of ‘08 was some hard stuff.
Man, I was tired.
The end of the year found me with unbridled optimism and a glimpse of peace. Can’t really complain about that. I don’t see the transition from ‘08 to ‘09 to be a black-and-white, this-thing-stops-and-the-other-thing-begins at this specific moment kind of change over. I just can’t do resolutions like that. I do know that in 2009 my life will change in ways I can’t totally comprehend. My intent is to simply focus my body, my soul and my mind to become as open and prepared as possible to what lies before me.
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What a lovely post! I love how you just sum it all up without being mad at yourself for how it was, and it’s great to experience how excited and hopeful you are.
Transitions kinda suck, so … normally I would remind you to be gentle with yourself but it looks like you’re totally doing that without me. So Selma and I will just say Hi! And This is great! And Yay!
And stuff like that.
@Havi (and Selma): thanks for stopping by!
I have learned the power of meeting myself squarely where I am, largely in part to your posts (and the Procrastination Dissolve-o-Matic, thank you very much). And, wow.
Wow, wow, wow.
Lots of future posts on that stuff. Like, tons.
Thanks for stopping by the blog AND for the lovely comment! I am understand the process of just taking a break and also of the transitioning. I am in the process of huge transition and its wonderful and horrible and scary and creative — life/death/rebirth phoenix sorta stuff
Hi Pam! So nice to meet you. I look forward to reading more about your journey.
Thank you for being an inspiration to me always. Your blog is amazing but what’s more amazing is your optimism and outlook on life. I have felt so inspired by you through your Virgo rampage, through your discovery of going green (I rediscovered myself through you on that one) and your ambition to become a doctor. Thank you for it all.
Sharon, you rule! You have always been an inspiration to me as well. Lots of love to you, girl!