For the last few days, as 2007 drew to a close, my mind has been very much turning to the New Year and all the exciting possibilities it holds. I have resolutions and ideas taking shape in my heart and mind, and on paper as I sketch out what dreams and goals I'd like to bring to my days in 2008, and the sweet life I have with Dear Husband and Charlie. Here are threads that will be weaving their way into my life this year...Some of the threads are already there, but I will be weaving them tighter into a more whole and beautiful fabric that is my life.
- Each day is sacred, a precious gift--be mindful of the quality of my days
- Nurture the relationships of my life--contribute positively to each relationship, each person in my life
- Cultivate LOVE--be love in motion
- Gratitude--be ever thankful
- Be inspired by all that is around me--and give inspiration back
- Everyday is an opportunity for renewed spiritual growth--time for yoga and meditation renews my spirit
- Dance in tune with nature--thread as softly on the earth as possible, live with the environment in mind daily
- May what I create and give to the world be reflection of my inner spirit and truth
- Embrace JOY--live with a joyful heart!
A chapter closes...and a new one begins for us. Happy New Year to all of you! May the New Year bring to you many blessings, love, peace and JOY!
What does your New Year look like? Do you have any plans, goals, dreams, resolutions? Do you write them down? Or do you just keep track of them in your heart and mind? Are you enthusiastic about the turning of the year? Please feel free to share your thoughts here. :o)
Best of all is it to preserve everything in a pure, still heart, and let there be for every pulse a thanksgiving, and for every breath a song.
--Konrad von Gesner
P.S. Many thanks to all of you who left such sweet birthday wishes for me here and by email and cards--my heart is overflowing with gratitude and happiness!
Happy New Years Tracy!! 2007 was indeed a very good year but I'm hoping to do better this upcoming one. So I came up with a motto for it (while commenting on Calamity Kim's delightful post about making habits for the new year) ... CREATE in 2008!!! Hope it's a fruitful one for you as well. :-)
Posted by: Tami | January 01, 2008 at 01:14 AM
happy new year tracy!
Posted by: erin | January 01, 2008 at 04:40 AM
Wonderful throughts to begin the new year with Tracy. I truly hope that you and tj have a wonderful and blessed year and Charlie too! Can't forget him! One of the best things to come out of 2007 for me was finding you! What a blessing that has been for me my special friend. I am looking foward to so much in 2008. I hope that I can continue on my quest to become a better person and that I will finally get to meet you in person as well. And a few less pounds to carry on would definitely be the icing on my cake! XXOO
Posted by: Marie | January 01, 2008 at 08:39 AM
Happy New Year Tracy. You made a wonderful list of intentions. The most I like about January 1st is the fact that all December crazyness is over and we can go back to our daily routines. I try to reflect and set goals for myself on every Monday and not too much when a new year starts. I try to live my life to the fullest, to let it be about love and joy, about being unselfish. I have an open mind and love to learn in any way or form.
2007 is a memorable year for the fact that I started blogging and met so many wonderful people. I’m so happy we’ve met! I cherish our friendship. Love to you, TH and Charlie and may 2008 bring us love, peace, understanding, inspiration and creation and lots of fabrics and yarn!
Posted by: nicolette | January 01, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Those are wonderful goals Tracy - I aspire to each and every one of them right alongside you. I hope you and DH (and Charlie) have a wonderful 2008. Take care. x
Posted by: Kitty | January 01, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Happy New Year to you and your family Tracy!! Wishing you all the wonderful things you hope for. I keep my resolutions in my heart but share all of yours
Kimx
Posted by: kim | January 01, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Tracy, a lovely post, and wishing you and your family a very lovely new year too...my hopes and dreams are currently on my new post, but have chickened out of publishing it for some reason, not sure why. Maybe I will be brave at some stage, though.
Raising a glass to you, anna xx
Posted by: Anna | January 01, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Happy New Year Tracy! Your list is an inspiration... I think you covered the truly important points of fine living. This is the very first year I move from quiet contemplation to outright declarations about my resolve and hopes for the New Year... I am hoping it will help me adhere to my plans to adopt better habits. I will look to you and your beautiful thoughts for more encouragement... your blog always reflects a lovely perspective.
Posted by: Natalie | January 01, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Innom og ønsker deg et godt og kreativt nytt år!
Og gratulerer med dagen som var :)
Posted by: Hege | January 01, 2008 at 08:29 PM
Thanks Tracy.
I needed your list tonight (I'm exhausted after another Christmas with a ful house, and tomorrow I start working again.....)
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | January 01, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Happy 2008 to you too! I plan to blog about my thoughts of 2007 too and my hopes/dreams for 2008!
Posted by: Maureen | January 02, 2008 at 12:07 AM
*Happy New Year*
Wishing you many blessings and hope that the new year is filled with love & joy for you and your loved ones.
love
Alison x
Posted by: Alison | January 02, 2008 at 05:20 PM
Happy New year Tracy, I love the way you write about the threads weaving through your life, may 2008 be a great one for you. xx
Posted by: driftwood | January 02, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful New Year. I'm very happy to have 'found' you.. sorry I missed your birthday and I'm so glad you had a great day! Gx :O)
Posted by: gina | January 02, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Happy New Year to you. Wishing you a fantastic 2008, may all your threads weave into a wonderful fabric.
I love this thread "Embrace JOY--live with a joyful heart!". This is one of the things that I intend to do this year. Great List you have there.
Posted by: Tatania | January 03, 2008 at 02:11 AM
Happy New Year Tracy!
To read your list is like seeing my own thoughts and aspirations on paper. I wrote down my hopes and dreams for the New Year at the front of my 2008 journal. I like to be able to look back and see how far I have travelled towards achieving my dreams.
Wishing you and your family very best wishes for 2008.
Marie x
Posted by: Wild Rose | January 03, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Dear Tracy, a very happy and healthy 2008 for you and yours. I hope this will be an even more creative year than the last one was for you!
Happy creating and blogging in 2008!!!
Posted by: Yolanda Elizabet | January 04, 2008 at 04:16 PM
Happy New Year
Posted by: Tricia | January 04, 2008 at 06:03 PM