Today I find myself in a very reflective mood. When 2011 started I made the intention to live differently. Not the resoultion making type of living different , no not that, I just wanted to live with attention. I wanted to live without missing any little details or to let my brain go off into auto-pilot, missing moments that I couldn't recall at the end of the year. As I look back over the past year with all of it's celebrations,tribulations,challenges, and daily little moments I can say that this year I have truly lived and created life more, not in the amount of much, but in the knowing that I have lived fully. Serving as my mantra and guide for the year was the Holstee Manifesto. How do I feel at the end of my year of attention? That I have laughed harder, cried rivers, created with others joyfully, loved more, savored every bite, met many old friends in new ways i.e. blogging friends, I have travelled near and far to learn that we are unified in our differences. Life is short. I thank each and everyone of you who show up each time I make a post and share a part of your world with me. Here's wishing you a new year filled with many happy and creative moments and know that I'm so thankful for the time we spend together.
Living With Attention
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5 responses to “Living With Attention”
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I LOVE that intention and that Manifesto, and as one of the blogging friends who benefited from your company I am so glad that I was part of your 2011 (and am excited that I will be part of 2012 too!) Happy New Year dear friend, glad you made it safely home, I’ll raise a glass in your direction tomorrow night! xx
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Hej Valarie
I am in London with my Dad and eldest Son.
Thank you for sharing, your inspiration, your wise words and friendship always…
Wishing you and your family a GOTT NYTT AR!
Wishing you health, wealth and happpiness in 2012 and always
LOVE PEACE enJOY
Julie
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I love that manifesto – what an inspiring thing to base your year on. It’s wonderful to hear that it has helped to enrich your life and I wish you more happy travelling, meeting people, creating and everything for the coming year. Have fun! Happy New Year! I love your blog:))
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that manifesto (I love using that word) really speaks to me, as I am sure it does everyone. “Life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them.” Indeed. I’m going to keep that line with me.
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