Looking Back and Looking Ahead

New Year. New resolutions? New word for the year?

Seems like the start of a new year automatically pulls me into reflection on the past year and speculation about the year ahead. Especially when I walk around the Arboretum.

First, looking back on the past year.

As I walked last week, I realized how much I like my 2014 word: Grateful! So, I’m hanging on to it for 2015. Hope that doesn’t break any rules.

Grateful reminds me of the many gifts in my life, including friends, family, and time to write. It especially reminds me of God, the giver of all good gifts. I feel better, more whole, when I remember these gifts.

So . . . I’m sticking with my word. Grateful!

Second, I also realized on that walk around the Arboretum that I want to take the temperature of my friendships periodically. Thought you might too. Sometimes I get into ruts with relationships. I get too busy to notice when things need to change. Or I fear to own my own voice. You too?

As I begin 2015, I’ve decided to begin every month with a Friendship Checkup blog. I’ll mix stories with a question to help us both think about our friendships.

With so much to read online, I completely understand if you opt for only reading my blog just once a month for the friendship checkup. Do what works best for you.

Know that I love hearing from you when you have the time. See you next week with a Friendship Checkup.