Tuesday, January 1, 2008

New Year's Day

New Year's Day...many people make resolutions, feeling as if they have a chance to start over. Being a Mom and still having an emerging adult on a school schedule, my new year starts in September. I wonder if I will ever find myself taking stock in January or if the stores filling their shelves with school supplies will always be my time of new beginnings.

One of my goals is to create art every day. Working a full time job doesn't allow much time for the artsy side of me but even ten minutes in my studio lets the endorphins flow. My art is everything from writing to mixed media/fabric art. It depends on my mood.

Another goal is to be good to myself...not in a monetary sense but in my well-being. I need to learn to say no to those things that bring too much stress into my life and yes to those that bring peace. I need to set limits but not be afraid to step out of the safety zone I have created for myself.

May this New Year be a blessing to you.