New Years' Intentions

Happy New Year! I don't do resolutions. There, I said it. I don't keep them so why set myself up for failure? Duh. What I do is this: I write a page of "intentions" that I hope to accomplish through the new year. I write them on pretty handmade paper from Nepal http://www.nepalesepaper.com/ and seal the envelope. On the face of the envelope, I write "Do Not Open Until December 31, 20--."

I stash it away with my holiday things so I will remember to check it out. When I opened the last envelope at the end of 2008, I was initially disappointed that I did not come near to completing my intentions. But then I realized that I did oh so much more in 2008 to be proud of!

I took care of some medical stuff. I changed my name (an ongoing desire for 2 decades), and I formed my company. And so much more! I am pleased that I over-exceeded what I had intended for 2008. Perhaps the lists of what I intended and what I accomplished do not match; however, the end result couldn't have been more perfect!

The point of making an Intentions list and hiding it away is that you truly cannot recall what you wrote on it. I don't care if you have the memory of an elephant--you will not recall what you wrote. Therefore, you have nothing to chase after or follow but your own life and dreams, whatever that might be for you that year!

It works for me! Happy New Year to all!

Mary