I don't make New Year’s resolutions anymore. I love the quiet reflection of January, and I can afford to wait a little while to begin.
If you've been following my monthly personal updates, you'll know that during the winter months, I use a journaling tool known as the Year Compass to bring the last year to a close and set my direction for the months ahead.
Looking back on last year's compass, I see how action-oriented my goals were. They directed my steps, and I'm thrilled that so many of them guided me toward real progress. But approaching this spring, I felt something different stirring: an intention not to do but to be. And specifically, to be-with.
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