On the actual eve of a new Nicole year...aka my birthday...it's tomorrow for those who don't know...I realized that I "still" have time to post some of my lessons learned from last year and then move on in the next post to 2011 Intentions. What a gift! There is "enough" time and space for everything.
So without further prattling...
My Lessons Learned: v.2010
- Sometimes getting what you want can be a step back.
- Vacation time is necessary for my sanity.
- I VALUE my sanity being as intact as it can be.
- Sanity can and will be challenged, frequently. Hold on to it!
- Being authentic is freeing and
sometimeschallenging. - Finding the "good" is not so hard, really. Give it a try!
- Finally accepting, believing and resonating with my enoughness.
- Dreams don't always change, they do GROW. Sometimes faster and larger than you ever imagine.
- Letting go of dead weight = really hard and really necessary work.
- Having a plan is a good thing.
- Outrunning a snow storm is only acceptable with plenty of supplies and a fireplace is at the end of the journey! Oh, a generator helps too!
- Contrary to my beliefs, city streets are NOT better than country roads!!
- You really can "walk uphill both ways!" I did!
- Running out of toilet paper will not kill you. It does = walking uphill both ways after a snowstorm.
- Birthdays, Beer, Best Family & Friends just plain ROCKS!!!!
- Putting myself out there is fucking scary. Definitely needed. And ultimately worth it.
- Snow boots really are a necessity. So is a good snow shovel. BOTH are in my possession after 2010 mishaps.
- Sisters are best friends. Best friends are sisters.
- My enoughness is a light for my mom, sisters, friends and the world. Not hiding it is part of my purpose.
- Doing this my way means that it's MINE and I own it and I do it. No matter what 'it' is!
So what have you learned in the last day, month or year? How has this new knowledge changed or allowed for something new, amazing, scary in your life?
Leave a comment or send a note! Love hearing from you.
You are enough. Sit with that knowledge as your reflect. And come back later for my enoughness intentions for 2011!
2 comments:
YAY! Tomorrow is your birthday! WOOT!
I, like you, have been learning a lot of these things. I've also learned I need to go to more conferences---to allow myself to learn, grow, and connect with other women who are awesome and amazing. That would be YOU.
Wish you could've been there with me to hear Brene Brown. Haven't started reading her book yet, but can't wait to. She was phenomenal. As are YOU!
Happy early birthday! xoxoxo
So, Missy, you've been living in my head? ;) Just kidding. This resonates with me BIG TIME.
2010 has been a year of BIG growth, but BIGGER smackdowns... only to have me pull myself up fists up and ready to fight. For too long I played "the perfect doctor's wife" holding down the fort while he pursue(s)(d) his stellar career. (fuck that ... I'm ditching the doctor) My rock star (oh yeah, I'm a drummer ... learned that in Oct 2010) is ready to be repierced and put those long-awaited tatts shunned by the Doctor and Family of JUDGES. I've been judged all my life. Now I don't give a rat's ass what they think.
2010 was very painful ... I walked through a lot of fires and on shards of glass. But I am here, today, so much stronger. Mostly because of great women, like you Nicole, who have my back. and want to see me except my enoughness and come out of the wings w/ my batons on fire! :)
Happy Happy Birthday, love. I am so proud of you. And so honored to have you in my life.
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