This is the time for New Year’s Resolutions, but I don’t do New Year’s Resolutions. Too many big ideas for big changes, too little follow-through. So I’m not adding anything new to the list I already have written in the front of my journal. But I will do a review as an end of the year ritual. Actually, I do a review nearly every day. This list has been around for the last year or so, and they are the basics. So, in no particular order:
- Write daily. Even if it’s ramblings, usually there is a phrase or idea worth further consideration.
- Take the camera whenever practical, and when not practical. Then use it.
- Learn something new every day.
- Life is the journey, not the destination.
- Act “as if.”
- Breathe. Breathe again.
- Treat others as I wish to be treated.
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You have stated some excellent advice in your journal. I especially liked the one, “Life is the journey, not the destination.” Happy New Year to you.
I really like your list. Indeed. Happy New Year, Bo!
I love the flower. Last year’s over and the flower says it all.
I will admit that I was surprised that your list made no mention of skiing, coffee or beer.
/:)
Yes! A very good list. I especially like “learn something new every day!”
Happy New Year!
That’s a pretty good guess. You are very shrewd and have great insight.
Verily you read me like a book.
i love the picture. i think it would look great in sepia
Love your list. Happy New Year – make it a safe and creative one!
I like your list of ‘resolutions’. Have decided this year that instead of resolutions and promises to myself..I’m going to create a list of intentions.
Breathe. Connect. Create.
Wishing you and yours all the best for 2009!!!
Happy New Year, Bo!
I particularly liked your idea to act ‘as if’….
Writing every day makes you better at writing every day.
Happy new year, Bo. One of the highlights of my 2008 was getting to meet and spend time with you and Mr Bo, live and in person!!
The photo, btw, is so wonderful. I love the simplicity of it, which is also what I love about your list. Simple, doable intentions.
No, Gandalf, no beer, skiing or coffee. But if I was a betting woman, I’d put fifty bucks down that all three are on your top 10 list. Yes?