Transitioning to the New Year {Looking Back – Looking Ahead}

It’s easy to lose track of how much happens in one year when we are in the midst of living.

Recently, I’ve been making lists of my accomplishments for 2014 while setting intentions for the New Year, but looking through these pictures makes an entirely different impression. It has been quite a year!

Big birthdays. Family from near and far. Lots of nature time. Snow and flowers and snow again.

A new house! Leaving an old house. Connecting with this new, beautiful land.

Herbs!Herbs!Herbs!

New friends. New connections.

Some things to let go of. Some things gained.

A baby-to-toddler transition.

I’ve decided that my word for 2015 is courage. Courage to walk my path. Courage to let go of comparing myself with others and feeling that I fall short. Courage to step into my role as a teacher of herbs and the green path. Courage to reclaim motherhood as the most important job in the world. Courage to live my life authentically.

I hope that your 2014 has been full of good things, and that what was difficult is helping you to grow.

Best, best wishes for 2015!

xoxo

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6 thoughts on “Transitioning to the New Year {Looking Back – Looking Ahead}”

Roz says:

December 31, 2014 at 11:28 pm

Thanks, Christine. Once again, very inspirational, very authentic, and peace abounds.

- Christine @ these light footsteps says:
  
  January 1, 2015 at 5:28 pm
  
  Thank you, Roz! I appreciate you taking the time to read through my posts and provide such lovely comments!
  
  Best wishes for the New Year!
  
Yanic A. says:

January 1, 2015 at 9:09 am

What a wonderful word that is… As I scrolled down your post, my smile just kept getting wider and wider… Big beautiful challenging years are what make our lives the gifts they are. Wishing you nothing but the best for 2015 dear Christine… xo Happy New Year!

- Christine @ these light footsteps says:
  
  January 1, 2015 at 5:29 pm
  
  Thank you, Yanic! I am happy this brought a smile to your face. Here’s to many more smiles throughout the year!!
  
  Happy New Year!
  
motheringwithmindfulness says:

January 1, 2015 at 1:58 pm

So much strength in your word and your intentions…it sounds like it will be a great year for you.

Lovely images from what looks like a wonderful year past. All the best in the year to come, may you and your family find much happiness, good health and many blessings in 2015.

- Christine @ these light footsteps says:
  
  January 1, 2015 at 5:30 pm
  
  Many, many thanks! May there be much laughter, good health, and nature-filled days in your new year!