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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. <\/span><\/p>\n

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!<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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:<\/span><\/p>\n

January 2020 – committed to a conscious entrepreneur group – learn more and join us ShiftCo<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

February 2020 – started this blog<\/a> <\/span>(a work in progress)<\/span><\/p>\n

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!<\/span><\/p>\n

April 2020 – started a You Tube channel<\/a> <\/span>(work in progress fa sho!)<\/span><\/p>\n

May 2020 – started MissEdit<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(a proofreading and editing business)<\/span><\/p>\n

June 2020 – began exploring additional business ideas with friends<\/span><\/p>\n

July 2020 – booked my first podcast!<\/span><\/p>\n

November 2020 – my first podcast went live – listen<\/span><\/a> here!<\/span><\/p>\n

I gained momentum<\/em> 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:<\/span><\/p>\n

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?<\/span><\/p>\n

Common Day Hero:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em>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.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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