Category: Personal Thoughts

Sometimes, life doesn’t turn out how you wanted.

by JSJ

What a brilliant way to bring in 2015.

I had a post planned for today.

A Christmas&NYE recap.

And actually, it was planned for Monday.

I’ve been super excited to share it with everyone but of course, like clockwork with a dead battery- it stops.

For some reason, ALL of my photos decided to stop showing up.

I’ve even switched computers (from laptop to desktop) juuust to make sure it wasn’t some glitch that had nothing to do with my actual post but alas, it is my post.

Or possibly my whole blog. Not sure yet because of course I am working out of town this week so my schedule and location don’t leave me much time to get it all figured out at the moment. Of course right?

Just as I started to get frazzled/annoyed/angry/anxious-

I stopped.

Such. is. life.

It isn’t about what goes right or wrong, it’s about how you handle all the little things that life seems to bring with it- good or bad…or annoying.

It’s a tale as old as time but I think it’s one we easily forget.

Well, I can’t speak for everyone so I will say I. I easily forget.

So instead of frustration, I will harbor gratitude in my heart for the simple reminder that life doesn’t always go as planned, but it goes, and it’s up to us whether we spread positivity or. well. you know ;)

Well played 2015.

xx

Hello 2015!

by JSJ

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I have been stifled. If by nothing first but my own self.

The end of December is often a time of reflection and in seeking out some of those reflective blog posts I found Casey’s. I follow her on bloglovin’ so it wasn’t too hard ;)

At the end she asked if we had ever chosen a word for the year before and my answer was no. I have known of other people that have done this before but I’ve never participated. That’s why I love Casey’s blog because she has such a gentle spirit and a kind heart that is so beautifully reflected in her writing. Even just in sharing a post from last year (before I started reading blogs really) my heart was blessed and inspired.

I decided that I wanted a word but I didn’t want to choose it. I’ve been doing too much of that in my life, trying to have all the control. I wanted the word to come to me and it did almost immediately. Like my spirit was trying to tell me I already knew what the year 2015 would hold for me.

Growth.

My word for 2015 is Growth.

I have felt at a standstill for so long. And lately, just stuck in the limbo between the girl I was and the young woman I am becoming. I’ve been able to feel the shift approaching but I’m ready to move through. I’m ready to let go of anxiety and expectation and just stay in the present. I’m ready for all those lessons I’ve learned to start showing themselves in changed behavior. A changed person. A woman renewed in love, faith and positivity. Renewed in Joy.

So I welcome 2015 with an open mind and heart.

Cheers to the new year and spreading love like wildfire.

xx