Love this time of year for many reasons. It marks a changing of seasons that rides in with a colorful, magical display by mother Nature. It is a time of celebration and bonfires. It is when I get my jackets and boots back out. It is crisp and clear out and I can enjoy the cool with out freezing (most days)
I just celebrated both Samhain and Halloween with family and many friends. Halloween as many of you know is my favorite times of year.....I have no idea why, but making the house all creepy, dressing up, and attending FOS are better than Christmas for me. I find as many things to attend and do, so I can soak it all up. I always feel a huge sense of blaaa when its all over. That being said, I decided to find a way to change that this year.
In the Pagan/Celtic/Gaelic tradition this time of year marks a new year. I have never really given it much thought until now.
It makes sense to me on a spiritual level to start the new year now. It is a time to turn inward. It is a time a to reflect on the up coming physical new year (January 1) and make a plan that I can put into motion. It also makes sense to use this "new year" and take the time to really reflect on all the things in my life that are good....all the things that I am grateful for. That is what I am going to do. I have been hit with so much over the last few years and I need a way to make it all make sense. I need a way to change some things and find that inner fire. I need a way to gain a fresh perspective. I need to get back to seeing only the positive and letting go of all the negative things and thoughts that hold me back.
I am going to spend the next year.....not month focusing on all the things that I have to be grateful for. I am going to try and do this on a weekly basis via this blog so that I don't drive my friends of facebook crazy LOL.
So far this week.....I am grateful for my family and friends....I have had so many people who have held me up during all of the hurt and pain that has come up. I have friends who love me no matter what, that I can call at any moment and know that they are there for me.
I am grateful for my kids who laughter and love always bring light and laughter on the darkest days.
I am grateful for my home...it is old and in much need of repair, but keeps us warm and there is so much love and laughter within the walls.
I am grateful for all the love in my life
I am grateful for yoga....my mat has been the best therapy out there...
Will continue this type of blog through out the upcoming year and hopefully find a way to start writing again.
