These are the lights in our apartment that we put up today (I referenced it in the twitter update thingy on the side over there....(to the right)...i like twitter). I just cracked a bottle of Malbec and am sitting here in the twilight in Burbank, looking at the lights. I like lights. I would keep them up for always coz I like the ambiance they create.
Xmas celebrations go into full steam this weekend with work parties, mates parties and then the big week of xmas-new years....AND I begin recording on Saturday. I know...crazy and last minute it seems but this is the beginning of a new all acoustic cd that I will plan to release by Spring next year. Dionne sang a new version of Fall From Grace at her bro's memorial service a few weeks back and it was so divinely beautiful that we decided it needed to be recorded. So...we start with that and 'Never Been The Same'....my new 'fuck you' song. If' you've been at a show lately, you've heard it, along with the tale that goes with it.
Anyway...I feel like there is a lot to celebrate this holiday season. I remember where I was this time last year and am so grateful to be done with that time that I want to celebrate twice as hard this year. I answered 10 questions yesterday about the past year and where I was and how I am different this year....it was pretty good to read about my own growth and journey..and parts of it was pretty painful too, still. It was all part of my quest to honor the past year and to recognise the work I have done, take a moment to reflect on it and then to think about the coming year and my hopes and dreams for it. I want to share the questions with you...incase you are looking for an opportunity to reflect on the past year and pat yourself on the back for it before moving into next year. If you feel like sharing your answers, or any part of them, drop me a comment....I would love to read.
Here they are:
1.How is where you are in life today different from where you were last December?
4 comments:
Nice lights.
Shit those are challenging ?'s
Brings awareness to the journey.
phew those questions...thanks for them tho..needed reminding to take time out of the seasonal chaos to reflect and move ahead more intentionally..
1.How is where you are in life today different from where you were last December?
I know myself better.
2.How are you different today, internally, than you were a year ago?
I have learned that when I think I am being a bitch, I should embrace it, and rename it assertive female power.
3. Of all you've experienced in the past year, what are you the most proud of?
The relationships I have contributed to and been a part of in my community.
4.What did you shy away from in 2008 that you wish you'd gone for?
I did not pursue looking for and writing a grant, which would have allowed me to become more professionally independently.
5. What did you learn about yourself this year?
Reactivity is really just a history I have not yet settled.
6. Who impacted your life the most this past year?
Most, I don’t know but both my friends and my beloved.
7. What are the most important lessons you learned in 2008 that you want to be conscious of in 2009?
Standing up to a bully is the best thing anyone can do.
8. What are you being called to next in your personal growth?
To become more professionally independent and work closer with the community I belong to.
9 and 10 are for me to know,
Jay
Here goes
1.How is where you are in life today different from where you were last December?
i have finally sold my house and the reality of moving closer to freo is in my grasp. (not very spiritual i know)
2.How are you different today, internally, than you were a year ago?
last year i felt bad doing the things i wanted to do and being who i am, this year i feel more entitled and i own who i am.
3. Of all you've experienced in the past year, what are you the most proud of?
My ability to say no
4.What did you shy away from in 2008 that you wish you'd gone for?
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5.What did you learn about yourself this year?
that i love to support people, that supporting people is one of my strengths, and that supporting people is ok.
6.Who impacted your life the most this past year?
Viv Scott, my master class in instructional intelligence lecturer. and of course my call Jac who continues to support my growth no matter how hard it is for her, love you babe.
7.What are the most important lessons you learned in 2008 that you want to be conscious of in 2009?
that people sometimes are upset when u say no but that is ok.
8.What are you being called to next in your personal growth?
to work on a remote community in Alice Springs.
9.If you could create three things in your life the coming year, what would they be?
to be successful in training a mentor in Alice springs.
a new home
the ability to not let mess get under my skin
10.What parts of yourself will you need to call upon to create those three things with wild success in 2009?
courage, hope and a my belief in others as strong and capable
patience
acceptance
that took some serious thinking.
Thanks for that Mardi
Can i say that you are amazing at being a catalyst for many things but right now i am thinking a catalyst for reflection and change and building a sense of community.
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