So, the other day I posted all about my Grand Plan for 2012, how I was going to tackle various kinds of self-improvement over the next 12 months.
And then I took the post down. ‘Cause I kind of don’t want to do any of that.
Truth is, I need to make some changes. I need to develop consistent self-care and I need to figure out a way to nourish my intellect and creativity, because those parts of me have been a bit neglected.
But I don’t want to make it some Big Project. Basically, because I’m pretty over the idea of treating myself as some flawed thing in need of overhaul. I’ve done that; it wasn’t pretty. I’m not doing that anymore, not approaching my life with a big checklist of Things I Should Do Better.
Also, I’d just end up casting about for random things that I’d like to improve and then would ultimately just get frustrated at the lack of cohesion; the (second) truth is, I need a little help in moving toward the life I envision myself having.
So, instead of my abandoned Grand Plan, I’m going to spend the next twelve months opening myself up to external guidance and see what I can learn. I’m starting a course in a couple of weeks that focuses on whole-self wellness, and I’m very excited to see what can happen if I admit I may in fact not know everything and accept wisdom wherever it appears.
That seems like a good way to start a new year. Here’s hoping you’ve found something exciting for the next year as well!
