A few years back, a favorite scrapbooker of mine, Ali Edwards, started a tradition of picking one word for the year to use as a mantra of sorts. I think it's a great idea; a different sort of take on the typical new year's resolutions. You pick one word and make that your focus for the year.
Last year I failed miserably. My word was "responsibility." I wanted to take more responsibility for my actions; be in CHARGE of my life instead of letting it simply happen around me. This year, I'd like to try again.
My word for 2009 will be "PRESENT." And I mean it in a couple different ways.
First off, I want to be more present in my life. Similar to what I said I would do last year; but this time I am ready. I want to play an active role in my own life... to create my path instead of walking down a path created for me by others around me. I want to stay aware of my emotions and how they are affecting me and my behavior. Instead of sticking my head in the sand when things get rough, I want to play an active role and be an active participant in whatever might happen; good or bad.
And secondly, I want to remember to treat my life as a present; a gift. I need to keep in mind how good of a life I do have, and remember to appreciate things more...even the smallest things. I want to be present in my own life as an active participant instead of just a voyeur...even if that means putting down the camera once in a while so that I can join in the events instead of just seeing them thru the lens.
So, with this in mind... I am ready for 2009.
