We seem to have made it through Christmas by the skin of our teeth around here. I actually had to give myself permission to let some of the things I wanted to do slide because there simply wasn't time, and I refused to let superficials interfere with our family and spiritual celebration. I did get the lights up, the tree decorated (actually my son did that) and the Nativity Scene up (my son again). Many people in our little mission parish were gone for the holiday. It was strange to see our tiny church only half-full on Christmas Eve, when in past years there was standing room only.
Now it's time to honor the tradition of New Year's resolutions. I actually contemplated mine about a month ago. There's really nothing new. Some of last year's resolutions were successful, some need more work, and some are no longer important. I want to finish my first book, get a couple of e-books out, and continue making my lifestyle more sustainable and less consumptive. I want to share joy and fascination for learning with my homeschooled son. I want to really get to know my soon-to-be-born grandson. I want to play with my critters and have an awesome vegetable garden. I want to get to sewing all those clothes I've been collecting fabric for - our wardrobe really needs replenishment. I want to get to confession more and take the next step in growing spiritually. I want to blog more regularly to share that spiritual growth and insight. I want to work on me, yet think less about me and more about the big picture. I want to let go and let God.
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