2016 In Review

It’s that time…when I like to take a few moments to ponder the previous year.

What went right in 2016?  So much! 

Simplification has been a key theme for me in 2016.  I continue to fight the battle against stuff, finding inspiration in minimalist blogs and podcasts.  I have no intention of living in a sparse, tiny house. However, I find that when I am more intentional about the stuff I allow in my home, I end up living in a home that is truly me, rather than in a space full of stuff.

My daughter started her Senior year of high school, got her license and started her college search.  If this isn’t a growth opportunity for mom, I don’t know what is.  The idea of my baby becoming an adult and leaving the nest is crazy to me and brings about so many emotions!  Happiness, sadness, pride, fear, etc etc.  Thank god for time in meditation to sort it all out!

My business is growing and changing as an idea took on a life of its own!  After a few conversations with a new acquaintance, the universe shoved us along until we partnered up and opened Holistic Hub. HH offers yoga, meditation, nutrition/wellness coaching, wellness and creative classes and more.  It’s been (and still is) a whirlwind ride and I am so excited to be a part of it! And, I am so grateful that I have a loving husband that has been supportive and understanding about it all.

I have reconnected with my favorite hobby.  I always loved to read, but as life gets busy, reading was one of the easiest things to let go.  I did still read, but not as much as I would have liked.  Then I stumbled upon a podcast that inspired me to head to the library and grab a book!  Since finding “What Should I Read Next” in June, I have read so many books I can hardly believe it.  And not because I cleared my schedule and suddenly had nothing else to do.  I simply made it one of my priorities…and that is all it took!  You find time for what you prioritize.  (“Instead of saying ”I don’t have time” try saying “it’s not a priority,” and see how that feels.” – Laura Vanderkam)

I started a bullet journal, which I have found to be a great tool for scheduling, planning and keeping track of things (like books to read).  This tool has a lot more potential, which I hope to harness in 2017.

What went wrong?  Luckily nothing too big!

Relationships, sigh.  I'm not the best at making time to nurture relationships.  I had told myself I was going to be more intentional about reaching out and connecting with friends and family in 2016.  I did not do as well as I had hoped.  As a matter of fact, I almost failed.  Not to say I didn't connect with friends at all...I did.   And I did have lots of fun in 2016.  But in the end, I didn't make the soulful, personal connections I had hoped for because I didn't truly make it a priority.  

I may have made time for reading, but another passion that I have been ignoring is writing.  I had intended to spend more time writing in 2016, even if it was simply writing thoughts in a journal.  I didn't write even a fraction of what I had hoped to. 
 
A new year brings new opportunities to grow and expand, I can't wait to learn what 2017 has in store for us.  But before it gets here, I highly recommend that you spend just a few moments contemplating 2016.  Then, thank it for all the lessons it offered, and set your sights on 2017.  

Here's to 2017!  May it be the best year we've experienced so far!!

~ Namaste ~
     Tracy
 
 

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