It’s hard to not make a grand statement recapping this year and making meaning as I connect the dots. This year, I started my photography business, I started this blog, I read fifty-two (52!!!!) books cover-to-cover, I made a list of birthday goals (and I’ve already crossed off quite a few), and I fell pretty hard for still life.
These things are all good things, and when I look at the year as a whole (and the last few years, too), I can see how one thing led to another. I can see how even the things that didn’t make sense or didn’t seem to fit were part of getting me to where I am. I think I finally have enough life experience to appreciate that. I’m not sure what the next twelve months will bring for me, but I know I’m willing to embrace whatever it looks like and to work hard at what’s in front of me.
So, I’m resisting the urge to make a lot of goals or place too much emphasis on flipping the calendar. Tomorrow I will be on exactly the same path as I am today, trying to live with intention and care, trying to grow through my pain and to love with my whole heart.
Which leads me to one thing I have planned for 2015, the one little word I’ve chosen to guide me in the coming year: FEARLESS. I intend to be fearless in my life, my relationships, and my work. I intend to be fearless in the my faith.
I signed up for Ali Edwards’ One Little Word workshop for 2015, which I hope will keep me on track as I invite fearless into my life. I’m really excited about this and hope to share more about how this little word is shaping my life in the coming year.
With gratitude and humility, I welcome the new year. I’m ready for whatever is next. Bring it 2015!
beautiful words, Lindsay. it’s been a joy to hear your words and see your lovely images. happy new year…may this new year be all that you hope for.
{p.s. i think ‘fearless” is a perfect word}
xoxo ~ april
beautifully put lindsay. best wishes for much joy in 2015. xx