Intention and Honor

I have just returned from a weekend of laughter, sisterhood and respite. For the past 5 years I have been meeting friends in a different city for all of the above and more. What this weekend does for me is rejuvenate, confirm and sustain me for the coming year. This year the numbers of women were increased because we received a tour of the White House and special tour of the Capitol. I have also gained new friends who I will cherish for a lifetime! Through my time in DC I meditated and really thought about what I wanted for
2010. I was reminded by a great saying from Shawshank Redemption….get busy livin’ or get busy dyin’…..

2010 will be the year of Intention and Honor for me.

I will Honor GOD by doing and not being doubtful

I will Honor my body by losing unhealthy weight

I will Honor my marriage by paying attention to the love and less worry about the socks on the floor

I will Honor my children by being present, listening and understanding(especially with my teenager) without abdicating my mommy status

I will Honor my scholarly life by devoting time to my studies and get that dissertation written! I will write my dissertation from intention as this means I have recognized and value my audience…the benefits for whoever reads it is to define a purpose helping to create a clear and determined message for the academic world….I will focus on the vein in the leaf…..

I will Honor my relationships by only surrounding myself with positive people…here’s what I know for sure…..we all have stormy seas in our life, but people who are engulfed by misery and commiserate with others like them bring chaos and confusion to a community…..I will reduce ad hominem conversation…..

I will Honor my finances by spending money in places that honor me as a customer and reducing wasteful spending


I will Honor the planet by getting my compost garden back in full swing and recycling more

I have decided in 2010 I will live the life I deserve and Do what GOD sent me here to do and the bonus is SAVING MY LIFE…….

See you after the NEW YEAR!