Reflections on a New Year

Happy New Year! 2011, wow! There's truly something so refreshing about the start of a new year. A time for new beginnings, hopeful wishes and plans for becoming a better version of you. It's pretty amazing how we start the year with visions and plans for what the year will bring. The truth is, we really have no clue what life will bring our way. Last year, for example, I had no idea that within the year I'd be married and living in a new home. My new year's resolution to "not be so type A" pretty much went right out the window ;). Nevertheless, 2010 was an amazing year, pretty much the best in my life.

I have goals, just like everyone else. To be honest, this year it seems remarkably difficult to pick just one as a new year's resolution. I'd love to get more organized, I'd love to spend more time in scripture, I'd love to cut back on junk food, I'd love to not get so stressed out, and I'd love to get more settled into my house. All in all, there are improvements here and there that would collectively make a big difference. The problem becomes striking a balance between achieving it all without becoming engulfed or consumed by unrealistic expectations.

That being said, I've landed on a perfect resolution and goal for the new year. This year I will strive to become more balanced. Rather than trying to perfect components in my life, I'd rather shift my efforts on striking a balance between my daily activities and valued relationships. Striving to be intentional and in the moment of all that I do, with realistic expectations, a smile on my face, and a reminder that worse case scenario, my life is still pretty great.