If you're a blog stalker, you know that I don't really make New Year's resolutions. But, what about new decade resolutions? Is that even a thing? I suppose it is if you make it one.
I've taken review of events of the last decade; my mother-in-law passing, death of my sister-in-law, marriage of my niece Karen, birth of my great-niece Iris, moving from the farm and in to town, celebrating 25 years of marriage this past September, 20-year anniversary at work, ran a 5-K, started mountain biking and snow shoeing, losing friendships, making new friendships, readjusting to relationship or friendship dynamics (change), closing down my studio. There were probably more, less memorable events, I'm sure but nonetheless insignificant when the totality of everything rolled together brings me to who I am today.
You can't help to but to take stock in the "who I am today" part of that last sentence. More importantly, do I like who I am and where I am. Every day, of course, is a chance to make each day better than the previous. So why wouldn't you take the opportunity to do the same with a new year or decade?
Life is all about change; nothing is static. There are so many moving parts, moving players, events. To stay the same through it all, is to become stale or stagnant. Without growth, withouth intention or desire to change, you're merely going through life on autopilot. One of my mantra's has been "Life isn't a spectator sport," which I firmly believe.
None of us can predict what life hands at us, but we can hope to be ready for whatever may pop up on our radar.
Live in Spirit, live with intention, find joy in each moment, take responsibility for your life, your choices, and celebrate each milestone of the journey.
Live a life worth living, each and every day.
