something to think about......

“May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art — write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.”
- Neil Gaiman

Eleanor put this on her Blog, and Leigh liked it and added it to her post and now I'm blogging it here for all of you.  It's my wish for you as you contemplate what your goals or resolutions might be - it sure gave me something to think about.

Twenty Eleven

Midnight clock Originally uploaded by Pauls Barkans

Here it is New Year's Eve,  the last day of the year. Part of me is always sad about another year gone by - mainly because I should have done more, seen more, learned more, wasted less time, become a better person, lived in the moment - sound familiar?

I do a lot of reflecting and thinking on this day - about what I want for the New Year - my hopes, dreams, expectations and desires for the next 365 days. I've decided on a word for 2011 - wanna see?    

Kind to myself

Kind to others

This word kept coming up for me, sometimes once a day, sometimes more.   
So this year I'm concentrating on taking better care of myself (should have done it LONG ago).  To nurture and heal myself with kindness, every day.  No more begin on Monday, or next week, or later.  It's living and loving myself with every breath.  I will practice and exercise kindness to others and increase my random acts of kindness throughout the year.

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.     Plato

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.     Dalai Lama

Do you have a word this year?  If you do, please share it and why you chose it and if you don't - I hope you will feel inspired to choose one and share it with us.  Thank you each and every one for ALL  the kindness you have showered me with this year - I am very blessed indeed. 

Love to you, Happy New Year !!!