I've been trying to come up with words to close this year and welcome the next... but I can't. I've found myself avoiding the whole thing, actually - reflecting on 2012 and all that happened, and looking forward to 2013 and all that is in store. Nope. I've been avoiding it all. I've been standing still. Frozen. Not wanting to look back, and too scared to look forward, to the fog ahead of me that is the future. (Admitting fear is hard sometimes, isn't it? I think we all wish we were fearless at one time or another) Times goes by so fast, and some days I feel like I accomplish nothing. Like change isn't happening. Like I'm not where I'm supposed to be. Don't you wish time could stand still for a little while - just so you can gather your thoughts? That's how I've felt. If everything could just pause for a second, so I could have a moment to breathe, that would be great.
In wrestling with all of this, Lauren tweeted about this post she wrote in 2011, and it was everything I needed to read right now. Everything. It felt like someone was giving me a giant, loving, warm, reassuring hug... "Girl, you got this. Keep going." So, thank you, Lauren, for your heart and your words and your wisdom. And to you... yes, you. I feel like you need to read this, as well. Whether you believe in the Divine or not, that's okay... you can still find nuggets of encouragement in it that will find it's way to your heart and lift you up. We can all use words like Lauren's from time to time, to help us move along on our journey. To help us realize how far we've come, and how much our future holds.
Happy New Year, dear one.
xoxo.
for you.
December 31, 2012
Happy new year lovely friend. I wish you happiness and love in 2013.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a wonderful year ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this. I actually understand exactly what you're saying. I went back and forth on what I wanted to say for the "New Year's" post. I ended up just saying we were at the end and the beginning. I also wish we could just have a moment to collect thoughts. Sometimes time has this horrible way of going so fast, but so slow and then nothing gets done. The thing is (if there is one) is that change is the only constant. So while things can seem stuck (for lack of a better word) it will change and shift. Like the daylight after the solstice, the days start getting ever-so-slightly longer. Anyway, this was a ramble comment. Love your blog. Happy New Year! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI hope this year, 2013, feels life changing in all of the best ways for you my friend. I hope that we can meet up this year! I hope that you feel pushed to grow and to find a deeper confidence and contentment in yourself, in what surrounds you. And the deeper that grows, I hope you feel more and more inspired to challenge the things that feel stagnant, facing fears and shattering them head on with word and action. Love you lots Kelly Ann!
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loved that post, thank you for sharing. and i hope you do get to breath and find your peace again soon! so much love to you friend!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved that post as well. Wishing you a peaceful and restorative year in 2013, friend. xoxo.
ReplyDeleteI often long for time to stand still. For just a little while. Long enough to get my bearings and just "be". But it keeps going, as do i :) May 2013 bring us all a little more perspective and a peaceful heart. Much love to you Kelly Ann.
ReplyDeletehey sweetie! you've been so quiet lately, but think about you and check in often. :) our alaska diaries is in need of a makeover bad! I would love to hear about a simple design you could do. xxoo
ReplyDeletemuch love and lots of prayers.
Feeling frozen is something I'm definitely familiar with. I like to control things and when I know I can't I freeze. But this year I'm focusing acceptance of life and all that it holds.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Kelly Ann!
xo
cortnie
Hope 2013 turns out to be everything you want and need it to be hun. Take a few deep breaths and just be your wonderful self. -jb.
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Oh I feel you. My life has been on high speed mode for the past few years and there are so many moments I want to freeze and enjoy and not let go of. I honestly am not quite ready for 2013, and maybe that's why I didn't make resolutions, just hopes. I just want to say though...girl you got this. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh Kelly Ann, that post was beautiful and also what I needed. I've been feeling confident in the New Year but in my confidence is always when the anxiety likes to creep in and make me doubt. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best for the New Year. I also wanted to let you know that one of my goals for the new year, decided to choose someone every month to pray for every day in that month. It may sound ridiculous and it isn't like I'm saying those people have problems, I just think it is a way to CARE for the people around us in this world. Just prayers for good days and wisdom and guidance and safety and all the good things of life. I hope it doesn't sound weird that I am telling you this but I chose you for my person for January. And after this post, I am glad I did. I hope you are blessed beyond belief this year and that you are able to find a moment to just breathe and pause.
lots of love and prayers to you! have a good week.
(I really hope you are not offended by me praying for you. I know some people may find it really strange and I don't want to be offensive.)
Stunning photo. I hope 2013 brings you much joy.
ReplyDelete<3 Melissa
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I miss your blogging so much, Kelly Ann! I hope you'll be back soon. <3
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a lovely new year! :)
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