As I explained last year, I am choosing to have focus areas for my year instead of resolutions. This way, I can spend my energy focused on something that’s important to me and apply it to all areas of my life. Last year’s words were Peace and Bloom. While this has been a relatively rough year, I think I’ve made some considerable progress. (Though I still have a long way to go.)
This year’s word chose me before I had time to think about what I wanted it to be. I found this necklace a few weeks before I had Nathaniel and couldn’t stop thinking about it. So I finally bought it and have been wearing it since.
Loved.
That’s my word for 2010. For the longest time, I’ve held on to the notion that I am not worthy of love. I can tell you many reasons why and I’ve always claimed it’s because I’ve had some cruel friends in my formative years. But I know none of those excuses are true. (This is the revelation that led me to start creative therapy.) The fact is, there’s no reason for me to feel this way. I’ve been blessed with an amazing husband who’s been by my side for 15 years. A family like no other. Sons who love and adore me. And great friends. It’s time I let go of this lack of self-worth. It’s time.
So this year. I plan to devote to honor those who love me and remember daily that I am loved. And cherish that.
Loved.
So nice. Thanks for sharing, Karen. I have tears in my eyes. I love how genuine you are and how you share yourself. Thank you. All the best 2010 has to offer you and all of your men 🙂
That is simply beautiful.
The heart layers make me think of my heart and it’s friendship rings.
I have layers…only those who know me and accept me find safety in the inner most heart, those I can trust with the real me, the mask-less me.
Others in my life are slightly further, still important and a part of my world, and other’s only aquaintances…but all have their roles and a see a different side of me.
Beautiful and inspiring!