Something I thought about as I was writing down some new goals for this year was what made last year (for me) so great. I was lucky enough to have quite a spectacular year full of lots of new adventures and good learning experiences. I don't just want to talk about me in this post, since this isn't my personal blog, but I feel obliged to share why I had a successful year in 2012.
Good things didn't initially just come to me - I had to go after them. Then amidst chasing after all the good things it seemed that good things were suddenly everywhere to be had. I still had my trials, and things weren't always easy, but they felt easier. I became a stronger and happier person.
So, here is a list of things that made last year stick out among other years in my life:
*take chances
-even when it doesn't seem finacially or physically possible
*don't let fear or rejection stand in the way
*let go of the past
*be creative
*take time to notice all the little things
*love more fully
-your family and friends
-your favorite hobby
-everything!
*be bold
-don't be afraid to offer what you have to give
*focus on who you are as a person
*realize there is so much life to be had!
President Monson gave us 3 keys to abundance in 2013. They are:
HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
FACE CHALLENGES WITH COURAGE
I like that the prophet calls these keys to "abundance." I'm learning that life will give us tenfold when we give all we can.
So whether your goal is to quit biting your fingernails, read the Book of Mormon, make your bed every morning, or go sky diving - give it your all and don't forget that Heavenly Father is always there, as well as a ward full of friends, and a bishopric who cares.
WHAT WILL YOUR NEW YEAR BRING?
Life is such a marvelous and delicate thing. Treasure it, and love it.
No comments:
Post a Comment