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It’ 2016! Whoa! I have written a couple of times about how quickly the calendar pages seem to be flipping. Well, today I awoke to an entirely new calendar. Frankly, I am still processing this.

 

But it is a new year and I do love the whole fresh start thing. I know that I can start anything on any date but nothing feels as inspirational to me than a new calendar page. It’s clean and fresh and full of possibility. And possibility is what is needed to move forward with excitement and drive.

And here’s the question we all face...

This year, I have chosen to resolve but in a very different way. I resolve to relax more and enjoy my life more fully. Sure, I would still love to learn Italian and drink more water but I am going to  prioritize being in the moment over a giant checklist that follows me over the year.

2015 was a large year full of twists and turns for my family and me. It was a year of growth and exploration both in the world and in my heart. I think that makes for a successful year - much more so than more views and a bigger bank account. (Though if the Universe is listening, I would not mind growth in those arenas either!)

2016 will be a successful year if in 366 days, I can say that I have been more present in my life, that I have hugged a little tighter, listened a little more, and lived a little more fully.

So do you resolve? What do you want from 2016?