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The Year in Review

This post can take many forms.  I may talk about the world view in review but the original intent is to review the aspirations I have set for myself for this year that is soon coming to a close. There were a lot of areas that I wanted to improve on for 2008.  There were… Continue reading The Year in Review

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A Look at January

You all know that making resolutions doesn’t normally last.  I know this to be true but I like to try to check in each month with how I am doing on my aspirations. I have been creating new items but have not yet submitted anything for publication. I am well on my way to The… Continue reading A Look at January

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January 2008

I have read Sarah Ban Breathnach’s Simple Abundance:  A Daybook of Comforto and Joy for many years.  I love this book as it has daily readings and it helps you along both an authentic and a creative path.  As we start a new year, a new beginning as SBB calls it, we are called to… Continue reading January 2008

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Aspirations for 2008

I know you all make resolutions. I like to think more lofty so I make aspirations. I did see some great progress in the last quarter of 2007 on some of my yearly aspirations so am heading forward. My aspirations for 2008 are: Be proactive in finding new friends and possibly a more than friend… Continue reading Aspirations for 2008

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Aspirations versus Resolutions

I have always said, in recent years, that I do not make new year’s resolutions. I set in writing my aspirations for the new year. People sort of laugh and say what’s the difference? The dictionary says: as·pi·ra·tion –noun 1. strong desire, longing, or aim; ambition 2. a goal or objective desired res·o·lu·tion –noun 1.… Continue reading Aspirations versus Resolutions

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A Visit to 2007 Aspirations

Everyone makes resolutions this time of year. I have been through this before. I make aspirations. The difference is probably little but the one thing I know I need to do is look at this year’s progress, or lack of , before setting up for the new year. Why make the same promises to yourself,… Continue reading A Visit to 2007 Aspirations

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Monthly Visit – Aspirations 2007

I should start with – so much for monthly visits. I haven’t updated my progress on my 2007 aspirations since April. A lot can and has happened since then. Aspirations 2007 Be proactive in finding new friends and possibly a more than friend interest. I am just not sure that romantic interest is the right… Continue reading Monthly Visit – Aspirations 2007

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Monthly Visit – Aspirations 2007

I should start with – so much for monthly visits. I haven’t updated my progress on my 2007 aspirations since February. A lot can and has happened since then. Aspirations 2007 (look for monthly goals a bit later, start February) Be proactive in finding new friends and possibly a more than friend interest. I just… Continue reading Monthly Visit – Aspirations 2007

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Monthly Visit – Aspirations 2007

Okay, so my initial thought was to do a monthly post that had a breakdown of what I was going to be doing to help reach my aspirations for 2007. I have not really done more than treat them like resolutions to date – something to write down and then leave aside. Aspirations 2007 (look… Continue reading Monthly Visit – Aspirations 2007

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Resolutions

 So what is it about a new year that makes people want to set resolutions? Does the average resolution setter realize there is more to reaching a goal than just setting a resolution? What are the steps necessary to reach that resolution? Okay – say that the resolution is to lose weight in the new… Continue reading Resolutions