Reflections: Top Ten List of Year End Questions

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Beth at Moon Rising tagged me with a thought provoking year-end meme.

In order to embrace the new, we must release the old.  I want you (and me) to reflect upon what you did, how you felt, what you liked, what you didn’t and what you learned.

1. What did I learn? (skills, knowledge, awareness, etc.)  I learned that you can’t please everybody all the time.  Sometimes you have to make choices and take a stand for what you feel is right, even if that means some relationships become more difficult.

2. What did I accomplish?  I worked hard, put on my confident face (in spite of a lack of self confidence that always seems to hover around inside me) and earned a promotion.  I also started this blog, with a huge amount of uncertainty as to where it was going or how long it would continue.  I put myself out there and found a place of friendship and support.

3. What would I have done differently? I wish (as always) that I had made a better effort towards giving of myself to others… friends and family members.

4. What did I complete or release? I let go of the need to keep everybody happy all the time and learned to be more decisive.  Paid off a major expense!  What still feels incomplete to me?  My faith; how and where I want to practice it.

5. What were the most significant events of the year past? List the top three.

1.  I watched my oldest child leave the nest.

2.  Made a decision to step away from family tradition in exploring my faith.

3.  I made more time for things that bring me enjoyment.

6.What did I do right? Started addressing what’s inside; the good, the bad and the ugly.  What do I feel especially good about? Taking risks in writing on this blog and finding much support.  What was my greatest contribution? The decision to donate a kidney to my dad, which will hopefully transpire this spring.

7. What were the fun things I did? Time spent “playing” with my kids, time spent with good friends, the annual “couples” weekend in Bayfield, WI, learning to use my camera.  What were the not-so-fun? Learning to deal with depression.

8. What were my biggest challenges/roadblocks/difficulties? Letting those close to me see the person who’s really inside.

9. How am I different this year than last? I’m asking myself the questions that need to be asked and setting some goals, no matter how simple they may be.

10. For what am I particularly grateful?  The chance to wake up each day and try again.

 Tagging anyone who wants to participate….

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