It's that time of year again! Time to look forward to the future with fresh eyes and clean slates. My favorite thing to do around now is reflect on what the theme for the year ahead will be.
2003 was, "balance" - I felt the need to find a happy balance between home life and my illustration career pursuit. I was very stressed out.
2004 was, "believe in yourself" - I knew to advance in my career I had to be more optimistic and accept myself for who I was and where I fit.
2005 was, "no limits" - I wanted to be open to opportunities and not so tunnel visioned.
2006 was, "Be still, be quiet, listen" - I wanted to get better at trusting my instincts instead of second guessing myself all the time.
And this year?
2007 ... "EXPLORE"
Loud and clear. I feel so powerfully the desire to have some fun trying new things. When I look at people I admire, this is a common thread in each. They know how to embrace experimentation. In the end , I always see great growth in them and their work. I want that for myself as well. I mean, it took me 2 years to try the felt after the initial idea came to me for goodness sakes! How silly is that?
Explore.
Here's wishing you all the best for 2007. I hope you reach the desires of your heart with great success. Most importantly, whatever your dreams may be, don't let this be the year that you throw in the towel. Doggedly pursue it with all you have.
Happy New Year!
Roz, I think you and I could trade "words." 2003 was about as stressed a year as I have ever had.
I like "explore" and I have a sense that you will succeed-- in spades!
Guess I will have to give some thought to my own theme for the year...
Posted by: Barbara Johansen Newman | December 31, 2006 at 10:05 AM
HI Roz! It is nice catching up on your blogs and seeing a family pic with your border collie, check out my blog and you can see us trying to keep Maggie in the photo too! I will pray for your husbands saftey!
Posted by: monicalee | January 01, 2007 at 05:34 AM
What a wonderful time to share these insights. Thanks for letting others experience your ideas and your wonderful images.
Posted by: gingerpixels | January 01, 2007 at 08:33 AM
Barb, let us know what you decide for your theme!
Hi Monica, good luck with Maggie. I'm still working on being pack leader with Valentine!
Ginger, you're so sweet, thank you!
A very happy New Year to all!
Posted by: roz | January 01, 2007 at 11:56 AM
Roz, you'll have another great year, I just know it! I'm excited to see what will turn up in your explorations. have fun and enjoy every minute of it.
Posted by: heather | January 01, 2007 at 05:20 PM
Thanks for sharing. I like how you gave a positive word or phrase to help you through your year!! I think my theme would be "believe in yourself"
Posted by: Gina | January 02, 2007 at 06:33 AM
Happy Exploring, Roz!
I need to do a bit more of that myself.
Wishing you and yours all the best.
~paige
Posted by: Paige | January 04, 2007 at 11:15 PM
Roz,
I like the "explore" theme! I've been thinking about this a lot myself lately.
Posted by: Kim | January 11, 2007 at 10:08 AM
Fantastic! I plan to explore as well. It is an exciting theme I believe. Cheers and have a very creative and successful new year Roz.
Posted by: Holly | January 11, 2007 at 01:03 PM