A New Year ~ A New Focus

Yes. I'm a lil' late in announcing my New Year resolution.  Not because I haven't been thinking on however, quite the opposite. I have been waiting for, anticipating, desperately craving the New Year and what's to come along with it. To be more precise - what I am going to bring to it.

We've all heard the tag line "A New Year - A New You" too many times to count and I want it to be clear that I am not looking for a new me in 2014. I'm all about living it up with the old me. I've put a lot of time, heart, energy and prayer into her and want to rest for a few to just enjoy the goods.

My resolution instead is going to be bringing a new focus to this New Year. A focus on being present.  Being aware and immersed in my moments so that I can fully absorb the gifts, lessons and experiences they intend I receive. I truly think that when we're present, real connections are made. THIS is what matters. And if we work at being present in our relationships, we have a greater ability of bringing our best selves to them. And in turn, receiving the best they hold.

I often struggle with full awareness (hence resolution) as I tend to get caught up with "in the moment" thoughts, feelings and brilliant ideas :-) It's easy to get distracted by internal clutter. As I've recognized and  accepted this in myself over time, I have been able to tame this when needed and even  channel it effectively.  Not always, but..... what I have learned it's as simple as deciding to change your focus.  Being present enough to take charge of them ..... because if I am not, who is? 

So I'm bringing it. Not a new me. Perhaps the real me.....a lil' less distracted and focused on the moments.