Another year has passed by and again, I ask how did this happen? I was looking the other way. I was writing, fighting, relaxing, loving, answering, asking…I was being.
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Isn’t it the perfect time to remember that famous quote. That said, I’ve not set a new goal or dreamt a new dream. I know “dreamt” is a typo but personally, I like it that way. It writes like it sounds with a ‘t’ so FO, spell check.
I haven’t had a moment of inspiration all month while 2016 is looming closer each day. I feel this pressure to change something here at The Great Escape. I’m not sure what, though. That’s the puzzle.
When the lovely and inspiring Chrys Fey enthusiastically mentioned “I can’t wait to see what you post in 2016!” I almost froze in my tracks. I have nothing mapped out for the blog for 2016. Nothing. Zero. Nada.
No pressure, right? But don’t worry Escapees, because I will always find inspiration.
Still, I feel a change of some sort would be welcome here at this little blog.
Maybe I’m just suffering from the Christmas hangover. Anyone else?
Maybe yoga class will help inspire me. I’ll wear my new yoga cozy top and use my brand new mat (both Christmas presents). Breath a few OHM’s and say a few NAMASTE’s to get me in the inspirational mood. Are you still with me or did I lose you at OHM? Peace to you…
In the meantime, can I just say that I’m so impressed with you who have overcome so much to inspire others. Everyone has their story and you all, my friends have overcome great obstacles and challenges whether it be divorce, death of a dear one, violence or loss and yet you’re resilience shows with every word you write and all you share here with me.
There’s my answer. There’s my puzzle piece I’m looking for. YOU.
So, maybe we don’t need to change. Maybe we’re perfect with our imperfections. 2016 will have no choice but to take us “just the way we are” like Mark Darcy said.
Film Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason image source; hellogiggles.com
Honestly? I’m not trying to make an excuse for not changing. Instead, I’m only trying to accept what IS right now, with a view to starting a new year as I am. I invite you to do the same. Come as you are.
Ready, Set…GO!
Did you set a new goal or dream a new dream for 2016? What’s on your mind?
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Monisha
January 17, 2016 at 3:37 pmHi Lisa,
I love this quote!! Similar to you I’m itching for a change in my business but I haven’t quite put my finger on what that is… But, I guess it’ll eventually come…
Thanks and Happy New year!
Best
monisha
lisa
January 17, 2016 at 7:06 pmhappy New Year, Monisha! I know, it’s weird…I can’t put my finger on what I want to change either. Thanks for stopping over!
sherill
January 5, 2016 at 6:45 pmYes, it is never too late to start the year right, for every person, each have our own perspective of life. Mine is “just be me all the time”. Thanks for sharing. really great !
lisa
January 6, 2016 at 9:00 pmThat’s great, Sherill. Just be ‘you’. Sometimes it’s the obvious things we overlook. Thanks for stopping over!
Chrys Fey
January 5, 2016 at 4:18 pmOh no, I didn’t mean to apply pressure. Whatever you come up with and whenever you post, I know it’lol be helpful, inspiring, and even funny.
I don’t think any of us need to change. We just need to keep striving to do more for ourselves. 🙂
This year, I want to do more volunteer work and put myself out there both in my publishing and in love.
lisa
January 6, 2016 at 8:59 pmAw, thank you Chrys! Of course, I love your support and enthusiasm for my little blog! Oh, I love your resolutions. I hope you’ll be writing a little about all of these. I love your suggestion of doing more for self and not changing. Happy 2017, Chrys. Almost the first week gone already. No pressure, LOL.
Jess @UsedYorkCity
January 5, 2016 at 10:00 amI can’t wait to see what 2016 brings to you and your blog, Lisa! My goal for 2016 is to be a rockstar new mommy (haha, which is pretty much consuming every ounce of energy right now!), and also to learn something new–will keep you posted on what that ends up being when I figure it out!;-)
lisa
January 6, 2016 at 8:57 pmHi Jess, Nice to see you and I was wondering how your pregnancy is progressing and what is your due date? 2016 is a big year for you and your hubs!! Would love to hear more about your choice of learning a new skill. That’s always a great resolution.
Kelly Hashway
January 3, 2016 at 4:59 pmI think there’s a lot of pressure to make changes at the start of a new year, but if there’s no reason to change, why do it? I don’t think it’s a must for everyone.
lisa
January 6, 2016 at 8:56 pmI agree, Kelly. Thanks for saying it though 😉
Kimberly
January 2, 2016 at 6:49 pmI think it ties in with mine — I go with words or phrases and mine is “And now I’ll do what is best for me”
I’m embracing who I am. I want to love me and my imperfections…like really love me. That means putting myself first and saying no. Putting up boundaries with negative people — that is a HUGE ONE.
I don’t need to change I don’t think. I think I’ve lost myself and I need to find myself and love on her like mad.
Happy new year friend. I hope that this year brings you much happy and open doors that are amazing opportunities for growth and wonderful adventures — that are so worth writing about and sharing with us of course!!! xoxoxox
lisa
January 2, 2016 at 10:08 pmHi Kim, this is awesome!! I love your resolution and that you’re ready to give yourself that unconditional love. It’s hard this time of year because we tend to think about how we must change or be better. But—it’s more than okay to be imperfect and accept that!
This: “I think I’ve lost myself and I need to find myself and love on her like mad”—excellent! Happy New Year to you, too!! I’ll see you over at MakeMommyGoSomethingSomething 🙂
Tamara
January 2, 2016 at 12:14 pmI actually have nothing mapped out really either. I’m hoping it all strikes as it should. I’m actually feeling overwhelmed by Monday morning.. and it’s promise of work, dentist appointments, jury duty and more. Ugh!
That said, I feel like I can do this.
lisa
January 2, 2016 at 10:04 pmOooh, the first Monday of January…no pressure…nothing to get done…ugh. Probably the worst day of the year except for the fact that there is comfort in our regular routines. Jury duty? I hope it won’t be a lengthy commitment! Your blog will thrive by the seat of your creativity and photography 🙂
Haralee
January 2, 2016 at 11:16 amI like it, embracing the here and now! Happy 2016!!
lisa
January 2, 2016 at 10:02 pmHi Haralee, yes, the here and now and the what ‘is’. Happy 2016 to you, too!
Charlotte
December 31, 2015 at 11:08 amI love Jodi’s words to stay YOU! How very right she is, it’s the reason we all come back 🙂
Nope. I don’t have a plan either. Maybe we just prefer to get by with the “seat of our pants.” Is that the expression? i feel like it isn’t, but as with you and spell check, I have zero desire to confirm, lol. I hope you know what I mean 🙂
I wish you all the best for a happy and healthy and merry and bright 2016. I hope it’s an amazing year for you–and thank you for sharing that quote. It’s perfect for now. XOXO
lisa
December 31, 2015 at 5:18 pmAw, thank you so much, Charlotte! Yes, it’s the ‘seat’ of the pants, definitely—LOL. Glad to hear I’m not the only one. Happy New Year to you, Pixie!
Jodi
December 30, 2015 at 6:52 pmStay YOU! xoxo Happy New Year!
lisa
December 30, 2015 at 11:14 pmAw, thank you Jodi. That’s so nice! xo
Harleena Singh
December 30, 2015 at 4:26 amHi Lisa,
Yes indeed, yet another year has passed, and now we are all geared for the new one, with new hopes and plans.
I’ve made mine too, and we plan on a lot of new things for the coming year, for the blog, but not made huge plans that we can’t achieve…small achievable goals is what we believe in.
Life’s a journey that we need to enjoy, and living each moment is going to be the mantra for the coming year!
Here’s wishing you and yours a very Happy & Prosperous New Year 🙂
lisa
December 30, 2015 at 3:01 pmRight? I wish we could slow down time a little. I look forward to seeing the changes at your blog Harleena! enjoying each moment is a really apt message this time of year. Thanks for all your support and sharing your thoughts here at my little blog. Hope you and your family have a fun and relaxing New Year celebration!
Jane Thrive
December 29, 2015 at 12:37 pmHi Lisa,
I love your thoughts about 2015 coming to a close and 2016 about to begin. Honestly, I think I left some of my breath back in 2014, still feel a bit shocked and getting used to the fact that we’re in 2015, but now it’s 2016???!!! What the heck???
Like your other commenter Balroop Singh said, I’m striving to become a better person–to be more patient, to let go of worry and stress about the things I have no control over, but wow is that easier said than done. I think it happens in increments. I remember how terrified I was in 2011, and while I”m not back to my pre-divorce sense of ‘calm,” i am much farther from that scared stiff lady in the past.
I think it’s about self-acceptance, and self-forgiveness. ANd maybe it’s not about getting “back to the pre-divorce” state of calm, but about the healing journey taking us somewhere else, a new state of calm, a new state of peace.
Gosh, Lisa, you just inspired me–i feel like i need to percolate this a little bit more and the urge to write about it. 🙂
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and happy, happy new year to you!!!
lisa
December 30, 2015 at 2:59 pmHi Jane, you’re awesome and if you get any better we can no longer be friends b/c you’ll be too perfect 🙂 On the note of improving self, check out Balroop’s post. It’s really enlightening. As for you pre divorce calm, I don’t believe we can ever be the person we were before certain experiences nor do we really want to be. You’re so right that it’s a process and happens in increments. A new sense of peace is a beautiful way of describing that struggle. I hope to work on my calm via meditation this year. (I just thought of that now as a really good goal). I look forward to reading your New Year post, Jane. Thanks for all you share here at the blog and your ongoing support! xoxoxo
My Inner Chick
December 29, 2015 at 12:03 pm***So, maybe we don’t need to change. Maybe we’re perfect with our imperfections.***
Beautifully said, my darling Lisa. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
lisa
December 30, 2015 at 2:52 pmExactly! Right? Thank you so much, Kim for getting me ‘just the way I am’ xoxoxoxo
Jane Thrive
December 30, 2015 at 5:14 pmThank you so much for your kind response!! You made me laugh out loud. (I’m so imperfect, i make imperfect look WONderfully perfect, ha ha ha!!! :D)
And…OMG! I just published my post–my personal wish “to be better…” then I went to go read your friend’s post!!! Will definitely take Balroop’s advice to heart! <3 <3 <3
Hugs and more hugs and happy new year to you and your family!!
lisa
December 30, 2015 at 11:15 pmHahaha! I loved your post! <3
Balroop Singh
December 29, 2015 at 10:05 amHi Lisa,
I am glad another year passed by…that means it was good as nothing ever passes by unnoticed. I am also happy to know that there is no plan…sometimes it is good to let life come and accept the moments and plan accordingly. All plans don’t work out well…it also means no pressure, no anxiety! Life is the best without them. Yes inspiration keeps knocking whenever we feel like opening the door!
I have made my plan and I have already shared through my latest blog post and it is very simple, devoid of any pressures…become a better person! I am sure you would like this idea.
Thank you for being a wonderful friend this year. Thank you for all the words and ideas you have shared. Love you as you are. Keep smiling! Wishing you a Happy, Brilliant and eventful 2016. 🙂
lisa
December 30, 2015 at 2:51 pmHi Balroop, I’m happy you endorse my non-plan, PLAN 😉 I loved your end of the year blog post and inspirational message about being a better person. There’s always room for improvement however, if you improve too much then you’ll be too perfect! Love you as you are as well, Balroop! Thanks for your support of my little blog and sharing your thoughts here throughout the year. I’m looking forward to continued friendship with you and all you share at Emotional Shadows xoxo