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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

intentions 2013

I am not very good with New Year's resolutions. I used to make them...long lists...get all super excited and raring to go and then, promptly forget about them by the first week of February!! So now I simply hold intentions. It seems easier this way...more gentle and...doable somehow. So...here are a few of my intentions for 2013
* draw more. I intend to spend some time drawing each day...even for just 5-10 minutes.
* keep up with my workout routine. Because I can't run anymore (knee problems...ugh!!)...it doesn't mean I can't  do other stuff. These past few months I have totally let my exercise routine go and I am feeling it. Hello self care!
* speaking of self care...taking some time to simply relax each day...a bubble bath...a cup of tea and a magazine is a mini vacation!


* write more! I came across this amazing list for writing authentically from this blog over here (thanks Susannah!!)
* Actively make more time to read. Before I become  a mom...I devoured books constantly but now I just don't have as much time as I used to. Still...I intend to read more.I have a stack of books by my bedside that are calling me!
* More down time...taking evening walks holding Tim's hand, playing with Tara, stargazing and dreaming. Sounds good!
* Allow my heart to guide me. I am feeling my paintings shift...more body, more hands. more expressiveness.


* making more time for conversations, impromptu picnics and simply being present.
* not beat up on myself for all the stuff I can't get done. I wish there were 100 hours in each day but...there aren't! So I have to go easy on myself and know that things will unfold as they are supposed to.
So...those are some of my intentions for this year. I am just holding them in my heart and letting them direct my energy. Hope you all are doing well this first week of February!

3 comments:

Katie said...

So many good intentions! We share some of those. It is easy to overwhelm yourself w/ lists. :0)
Looks like you're off to a good start!

jane said...

Those intentions are just lovely, and we could all use your wisdom with these...xo Jane

artfullycarin@gmail.com said...

Wonderful intentions. And we share some of the same ones :)