***Written last week, to post for the end of the year! Hoping you all have a great and safe New Year! Hugs! -c
Most of us, (myself included), like to think of Spring as a new beginning. Eggs and nests. The time where the frozen ground warms up and all things become possible.
But I also like to think of the first of January as a new beginning. A fresh slate if you will. A new egg. A New Beginning.
And today, on a grey, dreary, wet, winter's day, I set off around the house, camera in hand, to take some snaps of some of the little vignettes I had freshened before the holidays.
I fancy myself a good photographer. Actually, I think the Shingles Med's were telling me I am a good photographer. LOL. I think allot more practice is needed, as well as a sunnier day.
As I snapped away, here and there, I began thinking of New Year's, my goals, my aspirations, yes, even my resolutions. I didn't make any resolutions at the end of 2009 and it felt very "freeing".
And yet, I'm pretty happy with some of the things that I've accomplished this year. One of them being a significant weight lose. Another, two successful Paper Cowgirl Retreats. Another year of wedded bliss with Sweet Hub. And lest you think that I've succeeded at all I've endeavored, well....no. I have not.
My friend Linda had this message on her FB page this morning, and I thought it was perfect for thoughts of new beginnings, "Mistakes don't define you. They don't dictate where you are heading, they only remind you of where you have been".
I have made my share of mistakes this year. There were some things I left undone, some things I could not repair, some things I could not accomplish. But I'm glad that those mistakes don't define me. I'm glad that they can only remind me of where I've been. And that they can point me in the right direction for this new year. Hopefully, to new beginnings.
Here's wishing you the Happiest and Safest of New Year's! And lets toast to New Beginnings in 2011!
-c
Dear sweet friend -- so well said -- a little reflection on my mistakes not to repeat again -- and to not revisit -- they are past ,and to look forward to GOds plan and Amazing grace for this brand new year --YOu make my dayso joyful when you post -- so blessed you are in blogland -- Hugz - Kathy - ga ♥
Posted by: kathy lowry | January 01, 2011 at 09:00 AM
Wishing you a wonderful 2011.
Hope you are feeling better :D
SMiles,
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa | January 01, 2011 at 11:33 AM
I love your post- and the reminder that indeed, mistakes ARE just reminders of where we've been. Here's wishing you another fabulously successful year! I hope to make it to Paper Cowgirl someday...
Posted by: thegypsymagpie | January 01, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Such a beautiful post, Cindy! So well articulated! It is good news indeed that our mistakes don't define us. Thank you for the lovely reminder.:)
Posted by: Lisa | January 02, 2011 at 01:58 PM
Cindy!
What a great post!!
Have a wonderful new year.
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy ~ Tadpoles and Teacups | January 02, 2011 at 06:25 PM
LOVE this post, Cindy.
And your vingettes-very, very sweet.
I do not like making resolutions myself. I especially like the way you look back and see the good. What a great year.
But shingles?? No bueno.
xo
lynn
Posted by: [email protected] | January 02, 2011 at 07:46 PM
So well said, my friend! It's almost like you wrote that for me :))
Hope you are feeling better. Happy, happy New Year to you!
xo, Andrea
p.s. Let's make one resolution - to meet up for a long lunch this year! Low carb, of course.
Posted by: Andrea at Opulent Cottage | January 06, 2011 at 06:47 AM
Lovely post. Congrats on the weight loss. You are looking terrific. I don't know what to say about 2010. I am glad it is behind me, and I am looking ahead.
I liked your black and white theme above. Hope to see much more art coming from you this year. :)
Posted by: Dee Dee | January 13, 2011 at 11:42 AM