Acceptance of the New Year

Happy New Year! What a fresh breath of air it has been, warm (balmy even!) with many days together to play, be home and let Mama wrap her children up in the cocoon of our family... My resolution last year was to follow through on my word of intention that you may remember was L O V E.

2012 was a a year of filled with love for me...
:: I began the year saying the word "love" to all those who I dearly love and who do not hear it enough,

:: then I began doing love - remembering to hug and kiss those close to me and sending out handmade love to those farther away. Each week a package left our house filled with love in 2012 destined for someone we loved...

:: then when Fall came I tried to BE love. Just be L.O.V.E. It was easy to do because all around me was love - a new baby, a family who loved him, friends who called on us... Words cannot express how wonderful it all felt. Being love and embracing it.

This past week I have been meditating on my word of intention for 2013 and true to knowing what was really needed (read on), I kept fighting it... Why? I am not sure, it was the first word that came to me and I just wanted it to be something bigger or better and then finally I accepted it. The word? Acceptance. Yes, deep belly laugh needed. It feels good now that I have tried it on for a day. Much of my days are about not fighting the little things, trying to be mindful of the moment and bringing grace into our lives and most often all that requires is a moment to bow my head, breathe deep and accept the moment is what it is... This year feels good to me already. Filled with love and beauty in these warm days of embracing my family and thinking of all the wonderful adventures to come. Join me on the ride and let me know what your word of intention will be. Much love to you for a happy and healthy 2013, don't forget to love...