Grow My Spirituality
I know this is a big one. Something that has been on my mind a lot in 2010. I have a hard time integrating God and spiritual growth in my everyday life. I know it should be the FIRST thing I do, but when you aren't used to that mind set, it is easy to get swallowed up in life and place it on the back burner. I want to change that and grow my heart through spirituality. We are testing out Churches and starting to talk more about the role of God in our family.
Eliminate Debt, Save Money
Another big one. We took on a lot having to buy a house unexpectedly, buy a car (used, but still) just after Porter was born, paying for our own wedding etc. But, I am an accountant in my other life so I sat down and wrote a complex budget spreadsheet that eliminates ALL debt in 2011 and have a few pennies tucked away for a rainy day. It will work if we commit to it. That is the beauty of numbers! It is so important as we want to grow our family and have me be able to quit working in the capacity I am now and be at home more. I have really gotten into some blogs and articles about frugal living and cooking. It is so inspiring to me to read about women who are great home economists, makes a large difference in the family unit for sure!
Stay with Yoga
I love yoga. It is my Church some days. So mind clearing and peaceful. I have been doing it for years but with gaping holes for months at a time. I love the Yogi way of life. It is all about being gentle with yourself, having compassion for others, taking time to self reflect. I hope to stick with it regularly through 2011.
Learn to Sew/Craft
My mother in law found a great deal on a sewing machine for me for Christmas. I love it! I want to learn to use it and do some DIY things around the house. I love a nicely decorated house and I love a bargain. Hopefully, I can implement that in my 2011 and make my home super cozy, comfortable and personal. What a great way to relax and I know I will feel so accomplished!
Control my temper/anger
Ok, ok control my words better. Be more kind. Practice some self control. Some days I am not a kind person, some days I want to be right more that I want to be kind. I do have compassion and a deep desire to do good in my heart, but a lot of days that is not reflected in my actions. I need to extend the same amount of compassion I desire in my own flaws. I feel "wronged" a lot. And that itself is a state of mind only I can control. I need to make better choices with my emotions and remember to put my husband and son before all else...... even my words.
These are great resolutions Linsay, and very similar to some of mine! We are very grateful to have met you and your little family, and I hope we can hang out, maybe swap DIY projects! :)
ReplyDeleteI like making resolutions, too. :) I do them now and again in September (I call those my "new school year resolutions". Being a teacher, I couldn't leave the school calendar behind!)
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of this verse as I was reading about your resolutions.
Good luck on your goals! Don't beat yourself up on the bad days; you can always start over. And I'm hear if you ever need an ear.
" 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4
I pray that you find the peace of God that transcends all else this year. . . It is the greatest gift and blessing.
The other passage that came to mind was from 1 Corinthians 13. I spent a long time studying all the aspects of love, and it has been a great
comfort and help to me in my friendships and marriage.
" 4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8Love never ends."
I especially love the "believes all things". Love believes the best of all people and situations, especially those that we love.