If I take the meaning of this goal to be “make 2012 my most fun year yet”, I’m not quite feeling it :/! (...but the year is still young:) This was my original interpretation of the goal, but for the year to make the best positive impact on my life, then there’s another way I can look at it;
If I decide to interpret this goal as, “make 2012 the most meaningful, insightful year, rich with experiences and lessons learned”, it is certainly shaping up that way.
I have met a lot of people all ready this year, and made several new friends. I all ready thought I had a lot of friends, but my world has opened up even more. I have had so much support from family and friends in regards to my decision to leave my job and start new studies. I’ve had a lot of unprompted and unexpected shows of support, it’s been really touching.
My teacher from last year sent me a message asking if I was settling into my new course well, and to remember to contact her if I ever need help.
I found myself in some high pressure situations on the course I did in January. That experience showed me that I have come a long way in controlling my emotions. When I was younger I used to let myself be so swayed by emotions, like tree branches in the wind. Now not only am I much better at understanding my emotions and where they come from, I have been able to communicate more effectively with other people. I’ve also become more compassionate, more values driven and more eager to face challenges head on.
I’m finding my course extremely interesting, and the knowledge that I am gaining every day is going to make me look back at the end of this year and say, “yes, 2012 was no doubt, the Best Year Yet!”
I am still looking for more adventure, fun and laughter though! I want to laugh so much it hurts. Every day if possible :) Maybe I should set up a goal and invite my 43T to contribute jokes to make me laugh? :)
ps. Good luck again, to everyone sharing this goal :)
