2012, while not a bad year, came with it's set of challenges. Most notably, a very busy life style that left us feeling worn, with little time to recoup and, of course, the loss of our loved ones: my Tio Nacho and most recently, my sister's Grandmother-in-law, Dorothy. They will live in our hearts and in our memories. Needless to say, I think our family is ready to start with a clean slate and move forward in remembrance. Thank you 2012 for all the good and for all the challenges. We tried to learn from it all.
As usual, I begin to make a mental (and sometimes written) list of my goals for this year. Mostly, my goals have to do with being healthier in mind and body. The usual eat healthier, exercise, get outdoors etc. This year though, our family made a very big decision. We got RID of our television. That's right folks! No TV. We still have our computers and iPads etc where we can partake of Netfilx here and there, but for the most part we have been spending a lot more time with each other, going for walks, reading, sketching, playing, listening to lots of music. It has truly been glorious. It's been about 3 days and already we feel like our time together was more productive. I had a hard time letting go, I'll admit, but it was the best decision we've made as a family in a long time. I am thankful for my husband's insight and gentle nudge.
Today being the very first day of the new year, I will begin my daily posts on this blog of mine. The focus will be more on the Picture of the Day at times, but the point is to feed my creativity and help oil my brain's writing wheels (they are rusty). So, without further ado, here is the Picture of the Day for January 1, 2013. It reminds me of what's important in life and to let go more rather than to hold on. Much love and health to you all.
xo
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