reverb 13 - Day 13.
In 2014, how could you explore what community means to
you?
It might be a question of sharing the load, asking
for help or signing on someone with a complementary skill set. Or it could be
about a creative collaboration that pushes you to explore new ideas and
media.Where might the alchemy be?
Community to me is a group of people living local to one another with similar interests. I want to get more involved in 2014.
There is a Ravelry craft group who meet up now regularly and I am hoping to join in on that next year. Friends from work often ask me to craft with them, I would like to catch up more socially with my work friends.
As mentioned previously, I would like to get involved in some fundraising for the Hamlin charity.
reverb 13 - day 12
I'm a big fan of muddy experiences. They become our greatest teachers when
we're wise enough to exfoliate with them; roll around in the deep until we
finally feel ready to get clean.
Today, identify something
muddy that
kept recurring for you throughout 2013, and then ask yourself this:
What's the clear truth underneath this damn mud if I finally wash myself
clean?
I often am hard on myself, you know - I should have....... This is most relevant at work and with my parenting. The two things I don't want to get wrong. When I do take a minute to clean off the mud the clear truth underneath when I am all clean is I am a human. We do make mistakes sometimes but the most important thing is that my intentions are always good. I can sleep at night knowing I mean no harm to anyone and I try my best.
reverb 13 - day 11
What
challenges lie ahead in 2014? How might you meet them boldly?
Work will continue to be a challenge for me in 2014, I will be courageous and work through the challenges while in search of my passion.
My weight loss challenge and general health and well being maintenance lies ahead in 2014, I am firmly committed to meeting this challenge boldly. I have to love myself enough to give myself the time and nourishment I deserve.
My happiness challenge lies ahead, I will meet this challenge by taking a moment to breathe and enjoy each precious moment.
My four growing daughters challenge lies ahead, parenting changes every day and I meet the challenge by taking each day at a time, some days can be tough when you feel you just can't win, then you get a hug or a smile that makes it all worth while.
reverb 13 - Day 10.
Living life on auto-pilot can feel disorienting and dull. How did you
cultivate a life worth loving during 2013?
How can you turn
off your auto-pilot button in 2014?
I was only talking to Jay last week about how sometimes I just feel like a shell going through motions. You know - get up, make lunches, breakfast, tidy up, make beds, go to work, come home, make dinner, help with homework, get everyone showered and tucked into bed, go to bed and start again. Reminds me of Katy Perry's song lyrics in Firework:
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Drifting through the wind
I do feel on auto pilot often, to switch back into a life worth loving I invite my friend 'Gratitude' in. I take a moment to be thankful for the routine of my life, there is nothing wrong with dull if you can see the value in it. We are all well and going about life, we are alive, there are gorgeous things happening in our routine, so I need to acknowledge them. Switch off auto pilot and breathe in the moment. Stop and listen to the music.
You just gotta ignite the light
and let it shine
reverb 13 - Day 9.
Who inspired you in 2013? And why?
What gifts did they give
you? And how will you carry these forward in to 2014?Towards the end of last year I re-read "The Hospital by the River" by Dr Catherine Hamlin , a truly inspiring woman. I started following her web sight on Facebook and have been inspired throughout 2013 by her. Dr Hamlin and her late husband founded the first hospital dedicated to fistula care in Ethiopia. She is also training local midwives to prevent this terrible injury.
A colleague of mine has recently been fund raising for the Hamlin midwifery training by selling her crafty goods at our local market. I would love to get involved in this fundraising for 2014.
My travelling word for 2013 'Gratitude' was relevant as always - I recognise the fortunes we have in Australia, one of many is the luxury of running clean water. Dr Hamlin has highlighted for me the luxuries I have to work with and the access to ongoing education are a privilege and I no longer take them for granted.
reverb 13 - Day 8.
What went right in 2013?
Maybe you didn't quit smoking
or lose those pounds or go to Paris, but something did work, did happen, and/or
was realized. What was it?
Amongst some hard times there have been many rights for 2013 to be thankful for;
My girls have had a settled and productive year at school - Josie's first year of high school, Imogen's first year in the 5/6 opportunity class and Laura and Scarlett in year 3 and 1 are both doing well.
3 of them are getting awards at presentation day, the youngest brought home a merit certificate the same day.
Imogen has been elected vice captain of her school next year.
The girls have been involved in dance eisteddfod's and musicales.
Jay sold 2 cars, which has helped us sort out last years financial difficulty.
I haven't lost much weight, but I haven't put anymore on either.
I have re-joined the gym.
I have made new friends.
We didn't get overseas, but we did have a couple of great mini family holidays.
After travelling through my own personal challenges I have come out the other side stronger.
I know I am worth it, I know I can control my own feelings and next year I am working on happiness.
reverb 13 - day 7.
Please post your favourite picture of yourself from 2013, self-portrait or
otherwise!
My favourite selfie of 2013 is the above one taken at Mylstom on a day out. I love the way the sun rays beam across my face. I have only taken a few selfies, I finally got myself an iphone this year and had to play around with the reverse camera. Since the above pic is hard to really see me I will add another.
