I was going to do this post tomorrow, but here I am, looking out at the beautiful, sparkly lights on the houses in our street and I just can't help but feel a little magic.
I don't go in for much hype at New Year, though I have positive feelings for the future, in spades. I love new beginnings and each day, really, is an opportunity to do things differently.
Today I did lots of housework. Not too exciting you might say....for me though, it has all been about clearing out the old energy and making room for a positive new year. Getting rid of old papers, clothes, 'stuff', changing the furniture around, vacuuming in untouched places (!) Lighting candles and letting the fresh air blow through the house. Listening to the cicadas reach a crescendo outside in the summer evening air and just being grateful for every. little. thing.
'Change' is my word for 2010 and it most definitely chose me, not the other way around. Astrologers are saying that 2010 will be a highly creative decade, as it was in the sixties. I will be trying my hardest to make it so! Let's bring it on!!.....
I don't go in for much hype at New Year, though I have positive feelings for the future, in spades. I love new beginnings and each day, really, is an opportunity to do things differently.
Today I did lots of housework. Not too exciting you might say....for me though, it has all been about clearing out the old energy and making room for a positive new year. Getting rid of old papers, clothes, 'stuff', changing the furniture around, vacuuming in untouched places (!) Lighting candles and letting the fresh air blow through the house. Listening to the cicadas reach a crescendo outside in the summer evening air and just being grateful for every. little. thing.
'Change' is my word for 2010 and it most definitely chose me, not the other way around. Astrologers are saying that 2010 will be a highly creative decade, as it was in the sixties. I will be trying my hardest to make it so! Let's bring it on!!.....
That's fun to read--that the next decade will be a creative one. I'll be glad to see that. I too like to clear out old papers and organize things at the end of the year. Pretty easy for me right now as most of my stuff is packed in boxes. Have a peaceful transition into the next decade. Great word.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard that the next decade would be a creative one, but I have most assuredly felt it in my bones that 2010 (which I never thought of as a new decade!) is going to be extraordinary (my own word for the year!). Thanks for stopping by - lovely post and fun to read "cicadas" when we have ice and freezing rain and lots and lots of cold!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Patti...I so enjoy watching the slide show of your art! The colors just sing off the screen to me. And thank you so much for your sweet comment on my blog today! I think we are both of a positive mindset. Not sure how much MORE you can be creative this year as your blog just shows so much creativity already...but wow, can't wait to see what the neew year brings...soon, soon, I will get up and start to clean house! I like the challenge of the fresh start too! Happy New YEAR!
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ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Traditionally, the Japanese do the same thing you are doing. They do their biggest, most thorough cleaning job on the home and on the body in order to welcome in the new year with a clean pathway. I love that tradition and have also felt a jolt of energy for cleaning today. As for the next 10 years being a decade of creativity, you nailed it when you said "Let's bring it on." It won't be so unless we all contribute to making it so. Let's do it! xo K
Happy New Year Patti - your word almost chose me too but then along came `release' which is my word for this year. Happy creating and Art Journalling and Art making etc :)
ReplyDeleteI do so hope that 2010 is creative, and I feel that it will abound with change. You chose a great word for 2010! All the best Patti!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. Happy New Year! I love the art work!
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