(haven't done anything on this f*cking resolution list) Screw it, I'm going to the bar...
Each year at this time I sit down and write many drafts of my new year's resolutions. This year I'm changing it up a bit. Instead of resolutions, I'm writing intentions. Instead of making a long list (most of which I don't stick to or even remember for that matter), I'm focusing on the power of three. After all, three is a holy groovy number. Rather than burying my intentions in my journal, I'm posting them on my super-powered vision board. This way I'll be reminded of the three things I can do to uplift my life each and every day throughout the glorious new year.
1. Say "Yes" more. Instead of finding reasons to keep it the same 'be open to change', to meeting new people', getting in the car, on a plane, in a boat. Say "yes" to opportunity and yes to learning along the way. Say "yes" to positive thinking and finding the diamond in the coal. You may think I say "yes" all the time, but I can be a negative hermit like everyone else in the world. More "yes" in 2011. Play big or go home!
2. Refuge. I went to Omega (not as a teacher -- but as a student, on retreat, alone. It was magical. My intention is to take myself on retreat once (maybe twice) this year. To study with someone who inspires me, someone I look up to and want to emulate more, and to spend solo time reflecting and growing.
3. Expand my cooking repertoire. I have 50 cookbooks (exaggeration) and yet at home we stick to simplicity. Next year I want to wow my friends, our families and guests. Time to dust off my apron and expand my skills! My grandma would be really proud. She was a professional chef -- damn good too. Hey, maybe you'll get a cookbook out of my efforts.
I hope my intentions inspire you in someway. Share your intentions, OK? I'd sure love to read them -- you may even inspire me to make yet another round of edits before my next blog!
my favorite cookbook right now is "color me vegan" sooo interesting! im working on my own right now so i feel ya!