Kim’s Evolutions for 2008…
Each year I take a look at my health and spirit and form some areas where I would like to evolve. Below is a look at my 2008 goals.
Family
Start more family rituals and hold gatherings. Making ornaments before the Holidays. Invite people over for a monthly meal. Invite family to join us at Hiawatha. Call my children more often. Send them surprise cards and letters. Go visit my father.
How did I do?We did have more family dinners and I actually saw all three children on Christmas Day in 2008. I did not go see my father. I did not send surprise cards and letters. Where I had the best of intentions-I feel I dropped the ball here.
Abundance
Get back to my center of balance so I do not feel cynical about my place in this world. Read or watch inspirational works. Remember that doors open everywhere and often where we least expect them to. Do a monthly abundant act, like “Paying it Forward.”
How did I do?I am less cynical. My readings were fitness and spiritually centered. I do not have a daily practice for yoga, yet. I was attentive to opening doors and my creativity is moving me in new and abundant directions. I made positive moves in an ever changing financial world I did good here..
Invest
Save 1000 dollars again this year! Keep paying at least minimum on student loans and use second job to pay down credit cards. Invest in your own talents and keep developing one that will reward you both spiritually and finically.
How did I do? Great! I met my goals by developing a new talent, photography. I paid student loans on time and applied my Americorps stipend. I transferred debt to a 0% interest card. I closed one credit card account. I need to cut back on my consumerism, though.
Ritual
Find a spiritual community for fellowship. Make prayer a part of everyday life. Get back to a daily Yoga practice. Keep doing Tai Chi on riverbanks, lakeshores, and near waterfalls.
How did I do? I am certainly not back to where I was in 1994-5 but I am in a better place. This is an area to continue working on in 2009.
Service
Share your talents with others. Keep volunteering with the Marquette Food Co-op. Look for an organization that gives back to the community, even if it is only seasonal and take part.
How did I do? Due to illness, I was unable to massage at the Post Polio retreat this year. I was able to share resources and supplies with schools. I cleaned out closets and donated to the needy. I shopped locally. I did work as a participating owner with the Marquette Food Co-op.
Health
Lose weight! Starting with the first 10 percent. Weight Watchers. Swim. Personal Trainer. Self-pay your dental insurance. Visit chiropractor and massage therapist monthly.
How did I do? Good. I am seeing a massage therapist monthl yand visit my chiropractor when needed. I have lost over 10 lbs. My dental insurance is in place.
Professional
Make a decision on future. Sub-teaching is wonderful as is working respite. But look toward the future too. How can your creative talents take you into your future? By summer, have workshops in place.
How did I do? I decided to work on the respite position with Bay. I am now working over 30 hours a week. My finances are more stable with this decision. My photography is opening new doors. I did not do the workshops.
Harmony
Connect with nature. Last year you took two trips on your own-do this again. The solitude taught much about how you think and react. This balance can continue, as you know yourself so peace will come.
How did I do? I did not take any trips on my own. The trips I took with Mike were wonderful and rewarding. I recognized that my life needed my partner. We create together.
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