The Word

“Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely believe, and enthusiastically act upon must inevitably come to pass.”
~ Paul J. Meyer

When I told Mr. Peculiar the word for 2010, Imagine, he said, "That's sooo 1972." And indeed it may be. One can't help but think of John Lennon's iconic lyrics. Mr. Lennon's sentiments still apply today and I wholeheartedly agree with his ideals. And yet this word, Imagine, also carries significant personal meaning. It is the perfect word for the year to come.

Last year's word was simplify. We cut down to the core. We pulled our caps down tight, zipped up our jackets and stuffed our hands in our pockets. Then we began a slow and steady march through the rain. There was beauty to be sure; contentment in the downpour. If nothing else we had love. The year could have been much worse. Though, as years go, it could also have been better. Does this not hold true for any given year?

Today we are still marching. Our shoes are worn. Our feet our sore. Only now the rain has lessened; it's but a mere drizzle. I sense a rainbow around the corner.

It is time to open up. To expand. Imagine is an extension of hope and dream. It does not imply immediate result or instant gratification. It is merely the opening of the heart to the prospect of bigger and better things. Imagine the possibilities; both diminutive and grand. Imagine a clean house. Imagine exploring and traveling. Imagine money to give and time to share. Imagine peak physical fitness. Imagine me time. Imagine a new paint job and gutters out front. Imagine learning another language or instrument or both. Imagine a year full of creativity. Imagine peace, joy and happiness. Imagine a life well lived.

And so 2010 begins with optimism. With hope and a heart full of dreams. Imagine the things to come.

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Every New Beginning Comes From Another Beginning's End

This has been a week of endings and new beginnings.   From mere fabric to a skirt (inspired by Soule Mama and her before dinner skirts).  From a never-ending project to almost vegetable beds (if the rain would stop coming down).   From dual night shifts to a semi-normal schedule. And from school to summer break.  

I'm looking forward to slowing down and ruminating.  To mornings reserved for sleeping and afternoons full of books, knitting, sewing and gardening.   To lazy days at the pool and work nights without the stress of homework or child driven schedules.   And I'm looking forward to long summer nights, strolling to the park with the family and meandering home in the dark. After tomorrow we have a whole lot of nothing scheduled and I can't wait.