What do I hope for as I look ahead to 2022? What gatherings, work, contribution, schedules and routines will take priority? Essentially where am I headed?
As I think about this, it is more of the same for the most part.
Presence
I want my schedule to allow presence for those I love which means being available when people need me. I have loved my ability to respond to loved one's needs and interests in the past year, and I want that to continue.
Special gatherings
I hope we'll continue the special gatherings that have been a mainstay of our family and friends throughout time. The special gatherings I look forward to include holiday celebrations, special sports events, graduations, family reunions big and more intimate and dinners/outdoor adventures with friends.
Reading
My carefully selected book pile has been gathering dust--the books are waiting to be read, and I know that reading those books will change my life somewhat and make me better ready to contribute in significant ways.
Home
I want to continue to work at making my home warm and welcoming--a place where my loved ones can put their feet up, relax and be together and a place where I can read, write, think and relax.
Health
I want to continue the healthy living journey I've started. In many ways, this journey includes lots of significant life changes, and life changes are not always easy so this journey in some ways is like climbing a mountain. One of the goals of this journey is actually to climb a mountain next summer.
Adventure
Adventures in the year ahead will likely include trips to learn about and visit my family's members' homes, work, celebrations and study locations--I enjoy traveling to places where people I know live and next year there will be opportunity to do that.
Contribution and care
Right now my greatest area of contribution includes caring for loved ones. I may also branch out to teach again on a part time basis if the right opportunity arises.
In many ways, 2022 will be more of the same, and that's okay with me. Onward.