and so, dear readers, the end of the year is upon us.
This year, I’m doing things a little differently than I have in the past. My new year is beginning on the Solstice, with the longest night. The following day marks the returning of the light, and I’d like to begin my new year with the promise of bright days to follow.
As I do every year, I like to recap what goals I’ve met, and set goals for the new year.
Personal Goals Met:
*Observed and celebrated Samhain, Mabon, and Yule (this week)
*Read 1 book per month
*Read over 52 books this year
*Kept up with household chores
*Started memorial tattoo
Dance Goals Met:
*Took 1 workshop with OOT dancer
*Performed 3+ times
This past year, my CDFs were:
Cultivated: grounded, rooted, earthy, and immersed in culture.
Magical: witchy, observant of magic all around
Connected: closer relationships
Stong: physically, mentally, emotionally
Cozy: comfortable, relaxed
Playful: playful with friends and family
I feel like I embodied a lot of these this year, particularly Cozy, Cultivated, and Magical. I spent quite a lot of time drinking tea, cuddled in bed or in the bath with a good book.
This year has been interesting. It hasn’t been bad, but it hasn’t been spectacular either. This year has definitely been one of growth. Outgrowing practices, people, bad behaviors. Losing people. Gaining others. Connecting with different people. I danced quite a bit. I spent quite a lot of time with the love of my life, and with my family. I feel as though I’ve gained quite a bit of knowledge and perspective this year too.
I’m looking forward to the new year. 2017 wasn’t spectacular, but it was a pretty good year. Lots of learning experiences. I feel that 2018 is going to be amazing.
So, without further ado, my goals for 2018:
Personal Goals:
*Finish editing Morgan’s book
*Get fit, strong, and healthy
*write my own stories, 1 day per week
*Read 104 books
*Start language study again
*Cook more
*Fit into costumes again
*More planning time
*Monthly date nights
*Monthly friend dates
Dance Goals:
*1 workshop/private lesson with local dancer
*1 workshop with OOT dancer/musician
*1 OOT workshop
*Perform 3+ times
*2-3 times a week practice/drilling
*Purchase Karim’s sagat DVD
My CDFs for 2018 are:
Limitless: without limits in every aspect of my life.
Delight: Pure joy. Playfulness. Magic.
Sage: Wise, and powerful as fuck.
Stimulating: Intelligence, wit, conversation, sex
Passionate: filled with passion for life and my loved ones
Magical: witchy, filled with wonder at the real, every day magic in the world.
Life is what you make it. With the returning of the light, may this year be bright and full of promise, and goodness.
I want to wish my readers, my loved ones, very happy holidays, whatever you celebrate or don’t. Have a safe and happy new year, and may 2018 be full of joy and love for you.
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