We've had wonderful visiting and everone else got tired and went to bed early. I'm not surprised as late talking has kept us up through the nights and I'm hte only one who has slept in. My Dad, bless him, would be proud of us because we are following two of his traditions for luck. We got the Christmas decorations down today and will be eating black eyed peas tomorrow.
I had the treat of having a knitting lesson from Mary Lee tonight. Learning feels difficult but possible. I have barely started on a soft gray, VERY EASY winter hat for liam, who collects and adores hats. I want to try more things that are new to me this year, especially creative projects and skills.
On a more serious note, 2010 was a tough year for our family, lots of change and loss, which created anxiety and doubts in me. I can't know 2011 will be any easier, but I found myself crafting a prayer of resolve for the new year. No matter what happens, I can handle it better.
Prayer of Resolve - 2011
Help me choose
love, not ego.
Sharpen my mind
to question.
Strengthen my soul
to abide.
Guide my choices
toward balance.
Open my heart
to listen.
Open my eyes
to injustice.
Increase my wisdom
to discern.
Fortify my courage
to act.
Amplify my voice
to speak.
Quicken my spirit
to rejoice.
Soften my will.
to accept.
Help me choose
love not ego.
Victoria Hendricks
anuary 1, 2011
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I enjoy reading about the vacation you and Bob are on.I'm glad you have this time together.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that through your writing you were able to resolve to be stronger this year. We can't control so much in life; it's great to have a plan that will help us get through things like your poem.
How wonderful that you are learning to knit! It does take a while to learn (putting it mildly for me)but so worthwhile. I love the warmth and relaxation that it brings to me when I knit now.