2014, the year full of lessons.

[aardogs]

In 2014, I learned that it's ok to be scared. I learned how to accept my fear and jump straight into it.



I learned to let go of my ideas about the future, to embrace the uncertaintly of where I am in the present, even to thrive on the unknown.

I learned what family means, and perhaps more importantly what is does not mean.

I learned to find comfort in the counsel of others, but to always trust myself above all else.



I learned that compassion is always the right option--especially if it is the hardest option.

I learned that it's ok if I'm not the person I want to be right now. I get to decide who I want to be and work towards what I want for myself.

I learned to forgive myself, to be gentle with myself, to never give up on myself and the things I believe in.



I learned that I even though I've learned all these things, I still have a lot more to learn--on all these topics and much much more, and that is pretty exciting.

I do not have resolutions for the year, but I like the path I'm on and I will continue forward along it, excited to see where it takes me.

Obligitatory song to ring in each new year.

Comments

[nosemovie.livejournal.com]

I like your path too. Your head and heart are in good places. Priceless.

[moodypdx.livejournal.com]

The great thing is that it keeps getting better and better.

I find the comment on compassion to be true as well, especially when it is hardest. To not judge, to be aware that everyone has a story and a motivation, compassion allows me to see them before pounding down the gavel.

I'm hopping your year is great, so much living in front of you.

[tcarterne.livejournal.com]

What kit do you shoot with? It so much resembles film, and it's lovely, just lovely.

[aardogs.livejournal.com]

Thank you! d90 with 50mm 1.4 lens. I shoot a lot of film too so I'm very partial to that look. :)

[aardogs.livejournal.com]

Thank you Rosie! Also I can't express to you how much I love this book you gave me, so perfect.

[aardogs.livejournal.com]

Yes, I think the really important thing about that too is that being compassionate doesn't mean I have to be super nice either. ;) I am excited to see where life takes me, especially without any expectations for it.