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I've been musing on what to write about for my last post of the year but i'm finding it hard to look backwards because my head and heart are so firmly focussed on the year in front of me. I'm really happy to let go of 2008; it's been a year that's tested me and unravelled my emotions, with depression and health issues dogging me more than i'd have liked, yet even though i'm spending the last day with blocked sinuses and a killer headache, i can see how much stronger I am than i was this time last year. In the last 12 months I've embarked on a brief love affair, moved my entire life to a new city where I knew no one and started teaching a course that feels like it's going to go somewhere special. I gave up smoking (twice – i'm on three weeks and counting). I joined a gym and reconnected with my body. I fell back in love with film thanks to my delightful vintage cameras. And i met one of my comedy heroes! Not too shabby for 365 days.
2008 was all about being brave and looking back I think i've honoured that word; this year it's going to be about being visible, about putting myself out there – my art, my words, my heart. No more hiding away, no more fear of rejection or failure, no more excuses. I look forward now more than I look back; I want to enjoy the quiet calm of living in the moment while keeping my heart open for the love that I wish for in my life. And for that love and success and abundance to find me I have to be visible, i have to be seen.
So, no more hiding. A lot more going out, being out, living OUT LOUD.
What's your word for 2009?
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Sus, am so happy you’re looking forward and putting yourself and your talents out there! I expect many good opportunities will come your way in the new year. Being visible is a good thing, particularly with your great photography talent.
I think my word is dare – dare to dream; dare to expand my horizons.
Hope 2009 is fantastic for you, in every way! xo
I hope you are feeling better, Susannah. Your goals seem close to my own. Belief is the word for me, belief in myself, belief that others out there are in tune, belief that 2009 will be better than ever. Happy New Year!
this is really moving, a good message about being in the moment…my word this year is open.
happy new year. xo
Congratulations on your 3rd week without a smoke – I’m onto 8 years, miraculously. Well worth it. My word for 2009: balance. As an insanely busy mother of four, it is something I have to put more effort into attaining. Your choice is brilliant! Well done. I hope, with some balance, that I can be more creative in my choice for 2010 :)
Happy New Year! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, good luck with the ones to come, and stay strong for what life is made of. Cheers!
I’ve really noticed a difference in your posts lately Susannah. Your blog has always been a wonderful place to visit, but lately, there is a new lightness to it. A sense of hope. The fact that you’ve experienced the darkness and came out stronger on the other side is reflected here. I look forward to witnessing your journey further in 2009.
Peace
Carol
i look forward to witnessing all the loveliness of your visible year! brave has been my word for the past few years. it is very much a work in progress. this year it means being trusting enough to let go of things that aren’t right for me as well as embracing new and adventurous possibilities. take care.
My word for 2009 is RICH. I haven’t written my post for today. Yours, however, is inspiring to me. I need to go work on it before the clock strikes midnight.
Best of everything to you in the new year. Good health and I look forward to SEEING much more of you. :)
My word? Hmmm.. I’ve been thinking about that for a while now. I’ve got something in the works that will shift shape my future pretty drastically… if it happens. So, PATIENCE.. something I work on daily.. seems to be.. at least my word for January :) The word will definitely change after that.
~~ Happy New Year ~~ Wishing you peaceful moments and fantastic fun in the new year. xo
I’ve been pondering for days what my new word for 2009 would be… for the last year and a half it has been “balance” but I think I’ve achieved that and no new words seemed to fit… that is until I read your post. The word “visible” was like an “aha!” moment for me because it so perfectly sums up what I’ve been gearing up to do. I need to be visible in many of the ways you mentioned and for many of the reasons you mentioned. I wish you success in becoming visible. Thank you!!!
happy new year! I love your word! I am still trying to decide what word to choose. last year it was live and boy did I! I am so exhausted from all the living I did! LOL! hopefully it will come to me soon! ciao!
My word is ‘do’.
Hurrah! I like your attitude. 2009 WILL be a good year for you.
It seems like 2008 was a hard year for alot of people. I also struggled with my health and my emotions this past year, and now I am looking forward to 2009 for healing and recovering my spirit. I don’t know that I have a single word that can sum up my hopes for this year…there is too much on my heart. But I wish you great success in becoming visible, which to me seems a huge extension of bravery, and I admire you very much for that.
Happy 2009! And yes, here’s to living out loud.
I hope you have a wonderful 2009. Happy New Year.
Adventure is my 2009 word.
2008 was a ‘hunkering down’ sort of year for me. It was about coming home after 6 years in the UK. It was about dealing with grief and loss and letting myself feel again. Connecting with my homeland and getting at one with being alone. I stopped drinking and started running. I blogged a lot. I read many blogs and I felt more connected than I ever have with like minded souls.
I met a lovely man who makes me laugh every day and is currently cooking me pancakes for breakfast.
In a few weeks we head back to the UK to have an adventure together.
I am content and excited in equal measure :)
Much love and bravery to you for 2009 lovely lady!
Sas x