Welcome 2013

It is a new year!

I am looking forward to what this year has to hold. 

I have decided on a goal this year, and that is to make my mind happy.

To focus on Joy

Not sweat the small stuff

To not live in fear

I am focusing on Joy right now, one day at a time. 

I saw an idea on a blog to right one thing down, (maybe more), each day of something that has made you happy or smile. To place that piece of paper in a jar and fill it up til the last day of the year. Then you will empty the jar and read how happy you were throughout the year. 

This is my step towards Joy. I smile constantly throughout the day and am happy, but usually by the end, I am focused on the negative and that needs to stop.

Another goal of mine is to LET GO. I recently posted a blog about some issues I had been having. I didn't feel right having all that nasty out there and shortly after reading this:

"I will remember what's important, not waste my time worrying about petty issues, and continue to find joy in every day and not take it for granted." -Roxanne Tucker

I removed the post and felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

It's amazing how the power of words from others has such an affect on you.

Here is another quote that was posted by another blogger

(Shelly Cunningham @ loganandjack.blogspot.com)

That also touched base with me:

                  

"The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy 

is to go outside somewhere they can be quiet, 

alone with the heavens, nature and God.  

Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be."

-Anne Frank

It's something I do on a regular basis to center myself. I just go outside and take a deep breath of fresh air. I usually take time to reassess  the day and count my blessings. I usually can return inside in a better frame of mind.

So there you have it. My goals for the new year!