So, I personally don’t make resolutions or plans for self-improvement. My life is no more or less busy and meaningful than it was in December. I don’t get a clean slate or a reset on January 1st. The only change that January really brings for me is that I avoid the gym for the first 3 weeks because it’s too crowded with people who actually make resolutions. There is nothing new or blank about a new year; there is only the new and blank I decide to bring to it.
That’s why I was so glad to have been in church on January 2nd. Mother Brenda talked about her practice of selecting a word to carry with her throughout the year. A word or intention to reflect and pray on as the year progresses (if you missed it, you can watch it here). In this, there is an opportunity for me to bring some new and blank to the year. It took me a few weeks, but I decided on the phrase “Let it.” All the ways I can “let” things holds endless growth opportunity for me.
I am looking forward to seeing where the Spirit leads me as I keep this phrase with me in 2022. I hope your new year is off to a good start, and that 2022 will be full of all the things that enrich, recharge, and uplift you and your family.
Much Love,
-Erin
