Over a decade (or more) ago, I began getting a word for the year. I didn’t ask for it…every year, on the last day of the year, slightly past midnight, a word would come sit with me.
Uninvited but determined…slowly, I’d sigh and accept the word. Not sure why, but I can’t recall ever being excited in the moment I initially receive the word!
In November of twenty nineteen, a word came to me, suddenly, seemingly out of the blue, yet, so strong…why this early? Why now? I heard in my heart that it was my word for twenty-twenty. I made note of it. The word was momentum.
Yes, I hear ya laughing…momentum?! Considering the year we’ve all just had…worldwide! sigh. I believe The Divine shut down the world with a pandemic to get me moving in the direction of my dreams.
I AM grateful for Covid. It has brought so much good and simultaneously much yuck to the surface that may otherwise never have been allowed space in the Light. sigh.
It has always been (and is) a great joy for me to see others fulfilling/living in their dreams. I didn’t realize though that I went into hiding and pushed my own dreams aside…many moons ago. This pandemic brought to life some of my dreams. Here are the happenings:
January 2020 – committed to a conscious entrepreneur group – learn more and join us ShiftCo
February 2020 – started this blog (a work in progress)
March 2020 – the kids began at-home learning; I was (and am) so glad to have the kids home! I know their excitement didn’t match mine from day one, but now they’re glad too!
April 2020 – started a You Tube channel (work in progress fa sho!)
May 2020 – started MissEdit (a proofreading and editing business)
June 2020 – began exploring additional business ideas with friends
July 2020 – booked my first podcast!
November 2020 – my first podcast went live – listen here!
I gained momentum both personally and professionally. Twenty twenty brought great joy, some unexpected and deep pain as well as growth. As I reflect, I’m asking myself these questions:
What is working now because of last year’s happenings? What was hurtful or unexpected and will require more reflection, heart-work/therapy? What three items am I most grateful for from last year? What am I looking forward to/working towards this new year…spiritually, emotionally, physically, relationally?
Common Day Hero: You are generous, kind, a friend in need and a great journalist! Your strength is seen in the numerous ways you continue to rise…like a phoenix. Julie, I dedicate this post to you.
